This analysis was generated by AI from publicly available reader reviews, literary criticism, and book discussions. It has not been verified by a BookLens community reviewer and may contain errors. Be the first to verify →
Content snapshot
Flag an inaccuracy →What's in this book, at a glance — five things readers want to know before they start.
Violence
Barely any
Minimal violence; some tragic events
Language
Some
Moderate language consistent with adult literary fiction
Sexual Content
Some
Adult sexual content depicted across the decades of the characters' lives
Substance Use
Some
Drug and alcohol use as part of the characters' 1970s-80s experience
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of talent, success, envy, and the gap between who we thought we'd be and who we became
What this book is about
Meg Wolitzer's expansive literary novel traces a group of friends from teenage brilliance through middle-aged disillusionment. Violence is minimal. Adult content includes sexuality, substance use, and dark backstories. Literary adult fiction.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Adult sexual content
Drug and alcohol use
Envy and ambition themes
Literary adult fiction
Reader Verification
Be the first to verify
this rating
Have you read The Interestings? Submit a community rating to confirm or correct the AI estimate. Your review helps other readers make an informed choice.
Rate this book →Free · ~5 minutes · No account required
Similar reads
More Fiction books from the catalog.
Think this AI estimate is off?
Flag an inaccuracy →Where to Buy
Affiliate links — BookLens earns a small commission at no extra cost to you.