Promising Young Women by Suzanne Scanlon

Promising Young Women

Suzanne Scanlon

160 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark emotional reflective slow-paced
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A series of fragmentary tales tells the story of Lizzie, a young woman who, in her early twenties, unexpectedly embarks on a journey through psychiatric institutions, a journey that will end up lasting many years. With echoes of Sylvia Plath, and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 109 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
emotional 81%
reflective 81%
sad 68%
funny 25%
challenging 18%
informative 12%
mysterious 12%
tense 12%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 35%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | Plot: 9% | A mix: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 63% | Yes: 18% | No: 9% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 18% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.77

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