The Last Taxi Driver by Lee Durkee

The Last Taxi Driver

Lee Durkee

250 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction literary reflective medium-paced

Description

Hailed by George Saunders as “a true original—a wise and wildly talented writer,” Lee Durkee takes readers on a high-stakes cab ride through an unforgettable shift. Meet Lou—a lapsed novelist, struggling Buddhist, and UFO fan—who drives for a rams...

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Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
funny 75%
reflective 43%
sad 31%
emotional 25%
challenging 18%
adventurous 12%
mysterious 12%
tense 6%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 29%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | Plot: 14% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.66

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