Help Wanted: A Novel by Adelle Waldman

Help Wanted: A Novel

Adelle Waldman

304 pages first pub 2024 (editions)

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Adelle Waldman's hit debut novel earned her the title of "this generation's Jane Austen" (Boston Globe). In Help Wanted, Waldman brings her unparalleled wit and knack for social observation to the world of work. At a big-box store in a small town ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 106 reviews

Moods

funny 52%
reflective 50%
lighthearted 43%
emotional 31%
sad 22%
informative 18%
hopeful 16%
tense 10%
dark 8%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%
challenging 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 20%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 36% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 28% | Yes: 24%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 15% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.85

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