There are series characters, followed through and developed over several related novels. The book is long. The book is a leisurely read. The author's intent is to have you sympathize with the characters and their points of view. The focus of story is on action, situations, and events.
Characterization focuses on several characters of different sexes whose lives are intertwined.
The characters are stereotypes we recognize immediately. There are series characters, followed through and developed over several related novels. There are memorable and important secondary characters. The book will leave you feeling content, at ease, peaceful. The book is fanciful, entertaining, emotional, playful.