The Poet's House by Jean Thompson

The Poet's House

Jean Thompson

336 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction literary lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
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A warm and witty story of a young woman who gets swept up in the rivalries and love affairs of a dramatic group of writers.Carla is stuck. In her twenties and working for a landscaper, she’s been told she’s on the wrong path by everyone—from her m...

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Community Reviews

3.42
based on 170 reviews

Moods

reflective: 51%

emotional: 48%

funny: 35%

hopeful: 35%

lighthearted: 32%

inspiring: 25%

adventurous: 9%

relaxing: 9%

sad: 9%

informative: 6%

mysterious: 3%

Pace

8% of readers chose fast
71% of readers chose medium
20% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
37% of readers chose A mix
56% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

72% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

60% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

41% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
48% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

78% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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