The Poet's House by Jean Thompson

The Poet's House

Jean Thompson

320 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction literary lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
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Carla is in her twenties, working for a landscaper, lacking confidence, still unsure what direction her life will take. Viridian is a lauded and lovely aging poet whose reputation has been defined by her infamous affair with a famous male poet, M...

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Community Reviews Summary of 99 reviews

Moods

reflective 50%
emotional 45%
lighthearted 45%
funny 40%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 25%
sad 15%
adventurous 10%
relaxing 10%
mysterious 5%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 13%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.5

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