A Friend of the Family by Lisa Jewell

A Friend of the Family

Lisa Jewell

426 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction romance emotional slow-paced
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Brothers Tony, Sean, and Ned had the perfect upbringing, but now that they are grown up, real life is starting to get in the way. Tony’s dealing with divorce and a weight problem.  Novelist Sean is up against a serious case of writer’s block and a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 337 reviews

Moods

emotional 50%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 46%
hopeful 25%
funny 21%
mysterious 17%
inspiring 14%
relaxing 14%
adventurous 3%
sad 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 30%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 96% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.38

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