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Waiting to Exhale (Waiting To Exhale #1)

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Fiction Romance Chick-lit Fiction

by Terry McMillan

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3.94 (11.3K ratings)
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description 448 pages

Waiting to Exhale by Terry McMillan holds a well received rating of 3.94 out of 5, based on 11.3K reader ratings. First published in 1992. The book spans 448 pages.

About Waiting to Exhale

The story of friendship between four African American women who lean on each other while "waiting to exhale": waiting for that man who will take their breath away.

Detail Value
Author Terry McMillan
Published 1992
Pages 448
Genres Fiction, Romance, Chick-lit, Fiction
Average Rating 3.94 / 5.00
Total Ratings 11,315

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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11.3K ratings
With a rating of 3.94, Waiting to Exhale is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs on par.

How It Compares

3.94
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3.99
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4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Waiting to Exhale?

Waiting to Exhale is categorized as Fiction, Romance, Chick-lit, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.

Is Waiting to Exhale worth reading?

Based on 11.3K reader ratings, Waiting to Exhale has an average score of 3.94 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Waiting to Exhale?

Waiting to Exhale has 448 pages.

Who wrote Waiting to Exhale?

Waiting to Exhale was written by Terry McMillan. It was first published in 1992.

What is the ISBN for Waiting to Exhale?

The ISBN-13 for Waiting to Exhale is 9780451217460.0.

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