Dayswork by Chris Bachelder, Jennifer Habel

256 pages first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

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Dayswork by Chris Bachelder and Jennifer Habel is a captivating novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate literary fiction, are fascinated by the intersection of life and art, and are drawn to explorations of mental health, the human condition, and the power of writing to illuminate our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

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A startlingly original, incantatory novel about marriage, mortality, and making art.  In the endless days of the pandemic, a woman spends her time sorting fact from fiction in the life and work of Herman Melville. As she delves into Melville’s imp...

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Community Reviews

3.8
based on 262 reviews

Moods

reflective: 83%

informative: 80%

challenging: 24%

emotional: 24%

funny: 17%

sad: 11%

inspiring: 6%

lighthearted: 6%

mysterious: 6%

relaxing: 5%

adventurous: 2%

dark: 2%

hopeful: 2%

tense: 1%


Pace

15% of readers chose fast
31% of readers chose medium
52% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

9% of readers chose A mix
62% of readers chose Character
27% of readers chose N/A
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

11% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
32% of readers chose No
18% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

19% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
15% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

5% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
73% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

37% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
14% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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