This Close to Okay by Leesa Cross-Smith

This Close to Okay

Leesa Cross-Smith

323 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

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This Close to Okay by Leesa Cross-Smith is a heartwarming and stimulating novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories about the transformative power of human connection, particularly those who have experienced the complexities of mental health, relationships, and the search for a sense of home and belonging.

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From the award-winning writer Roxane Gay calls "a consummate storyteller" comes a cathartic novel about the life-changing weekend shared between two strangers.On a rainy October night in Kentucky, recently divorced therapist Tallie Clark is on her...

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Community Reviews

3.71
based on 5,711 reviews

Moods

emotional: 89%

hopeful: 54%

sad: 53%

reflective: 51%

dark: 33%

challenging: 22%

mysterious: 19%

tense: 19%

inspiring: 15%

funny: 5%

lighthearted: 3%

relaxing: 3%

adventurous: 2%

informative: 2%


Pace

9% of readers chose fast
52% of readers chose medium
37% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
20% of readers chose A mix
77% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

76% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

63% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

91% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

87% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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