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285 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812975390
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade
Publication date: 10 April 2007
Description
In her acclaimed debut novel, Prep, Curtis Sittenfeld created a touchstone with her pitch-perfect portrayal of adolescence. Her prose is as intensely realistic and compelling as ever in The Man of My Dreams, a disarmingly candid and sympathetic no...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,060 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
hopeful 29%
lighthearted 29%
funny 25%
sad 18%
challenging 11%
inspiring 7%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 26% | Yes: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Sexual contentModerate
Misogyny, Domestic abuseMinor
Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Body shaming
285 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812975390
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade
Publication date: 10 April 2007
Description
In her acclaimed debut novel, Prep, Curtis Sittenfeld created a touchstone with her pitch-perfect portrayal of adolescence. Her prose is as intensely realistic and compelling as ever in The Man of My Dreams, a disarmingly candid and sympathetic no...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,060 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
hopeful 29%
lighthearted 29%
funny 25%
sad 18%
challenging 11%
inspiring 7%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 26% | Yes: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Sexual contentModerate
Misogyny, Domestic abuseMinor
Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Body shaming