Want by Lynn Steger Strong

209 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced
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Description

Grappling with motherhood, economic anxiety, rage, and the limits of language, Want is a fiercely personal novel that vibrates with anger, insight, and love. Elizabeth is tired. Years after coming to New York to try to build a life, she has found ...

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Community Reviews

3.47
based on 1,419 reviews

Moods

reflective: 73%

emotional: 71%

sad: 42%

challenging: 30%

tense: 22%

dark: 20%

hopeful: 11%

funny: 4%

lighthearted: 1%

mysterious: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

16% of readers chose fast
54% of readers chose medium
28% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose Plot
8% of readers chose A mix
85% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

37% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
34% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

22% of readers chose Yes
46% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

36% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
54% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

88% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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