Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

Tom Lake

Ann Patchett

309 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical literary romance emotional reflective medium-paced
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In the spring of 2020, Lara’s three daughters return to the family's orchard in Northern Michigan. While picking cherries, they beg their mother to tell them the story of Peter Duke, a famous actor with whom she shared both a stage and a romance y...

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Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 70%
hopeful 36%
relaxing 26%
lighthearted 24%
funny 16%
inspiring 15%
sad 15%
adventurous 4%
mysterious 3%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 34%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.14

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