The Pleasure of My Company by Steve Martin

The Pleasure of My Company

Steve Martin

163 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

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From the bestselling author of Shopgirl comes the tender story of a troubled man who finds love, and life, in the most unexpected place. Daniel resides in his Santa Monica apartment, living much of his life as a bystander: He watches from his wind...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,208 reviews

Moods

funny 72%
lighthearted 61%
emotional 52%
hopeful 36%
reflective 33%
inspiring 16%
adventurous 8%
informative 8%
relaxing 8%
dark 5%
mysterious 5%
challenging 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 36%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 22% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.76

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