Other People We Married by Emma Straub
Other People We Married

Emma Straub

Other People We Married

Emma Straub

224 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction literary short stories emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
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In "Other People We Married," Straub creates characters as recognizable as a best friend, and follows them through moments of triumph and transformation with wit, vulnerability, and dazzling insight. In "Some People Must Really Fall in Love," an a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 332 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
emotional 61%
lighthearted 47%
funny 33%
hopeful 28%
relaxing 19%
challenging 9%
mysterious 9%
sad 9%
adventurous 4%
dark 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 27%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 37% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 25% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | No: 25% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.28

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