Cold Spring Harbor by Richard Yates

Cold Spring Harbor

Richard Yates

178 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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Description

When the Shepards' car breaks down in pre-War New York City, a chain of events is set in motion that will transform the lives of the beautiful but stupid Evan Shepard, his doomed lover Rachel, and both their families. Fated to play out the mistake...

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Community Reviews Summary of 194 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
funny 25%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.7

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