The Right Move by Liz Tomforde
Published 2023 · 464 pages · 144,258 words · about 8 hours at an average pace · Romance
How hard is The Right Move to read?
The Right Move scores 33 out of 100 for difficulty on ReadingRate, making it moderately challenging. The score is a weighted composite of nine measures: four of how hard the prose is to parse, five of how hard the meaning is to extract.
- Vocabulary: 28 out of 100
- The language is contemporary and straightforward, relying on common vernacular and dialogue. There are no archaic or technical terms that would challenge the average reader. This is comparable to the vocabulary found in *Beach Read*.
- Sentence structure: 32 out of 100
- Sentences are generally short and declarative, making the text easy to follow. While there are some longer sentences, they do not contain complex embedded clauses or convoluted grammatical structures. The syntax is similar to that of *1984*.
- Abstraction: 40 out of 100
- The narrative focuses on concrete events and character interactions, with limited philosophical or theoretical digressions. While there are some reflections on personal growth and relationships, the story remains grounded in the characters' experiences. This is similar to the abstraction level in *Atomic Habits*.
- Information density: 38 out of 100
- The text is primarily plot-driven, with a focus on dialogue and character development. While there are some descriptions and internal monologues, the overall density of concepts per page is relatively low. This is comparable to the information density in *The Housemaid*.
- Narrative indirection: 30 out of 100
- The narrative is fairly direct, with characters expressing their thoughts and feelings openly. While there is some room for interpretation, the reader is not required to infer significant meaning beyond what is explicitly stated. This is similar to the direct expression found in *Are You There God?*.
- Symbolic density: 35 out of 100
- The text contains some symbolic elements, such as the basketball court representing Ryan's dedication and the messy apartment representing Indy's chaotic life. However, these symbols are not heavily emphasized or deeply explored, and the narrative remains largely focused on literal events. This is similar to the symbolic density in *1984*.
- Ironic distance: 30 out of 100
- The narrative maintains a relatively close emotional distance, with the reader invited to sympathize with the characters' struggles and triumphs. While there are moments of humor and sarcasm, the overall tone is sincere and earnest. This is similar to the ironic distance in *It Ends with Us*.
- Resolution withholding: 30 out of 100
- While the excerpt does not reveal the ultimate resolution of the story, it suggests a trajectory towards a conventional romantic conclusion. The conflicts and misunderstandings between the main characters hint at a potential for resolution and a happy ending. This is similar to the resolution withholding in *Beach Read*.
- Structural complexity: 35 out of 100
- The narrative follows a straightforward chronological structure, with alternating points of view between the two main characters. There are no significant timeline jumps, unreliable narrators, or formal experiments that would complicate the reading experience. This is similar to the structural complexity in *1984*.
How The Right Move is regarded
The Right Move holds a literary regard score of 70 out of 100, weighing its place in the canon, its critical reception, its influence on other writers, and the standing of its author. Regard is measured separately from difficulty: a demanding book is not necessarily an admired one.