Other People We Married by 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 this vibrant debut collection, Emma Straub creates characters as recognizable as a best friend, and follows them through moments of triumph and transformation with hilarity, vulnerability, and quietly dazzling insight.In “Some People Must Reall...

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Community Reviews Summary of 328 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 52%
slow 28%
fast 19%

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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