Someone by Alice McDermott

Someone

Alice McDermott

232 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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An ordinary life – its sharp pains and unexpected joys, its bursts of clarity and moments of confusion – lived by an ordinary, but unforgettable woman: this is the subject of Someone, Alice McDermott's extraordinary New York Times bestselling nove...

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Community Reviews Summary of 731 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 70%
sad 29%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 14%
dark 7%
funny 7%
informative 7%
challenging 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 33%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 95% | A mix: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.71

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