In the Distance by Hernán Díaz

In the Distance

Hernán Díaz

240 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical literary adventurous reflective slow-paced

Description

Finalist for the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for FictionA young Swedish immigrant finds himself penniless and alone in California. The boy travels East in search of his brother, moving on foot against the great current of emigrants pushing West. Driven ba...

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Moods

adventurous 83%
reflective 68%
sad 48%
dark 42%
emotional 38%
challenging 24%
tense 20%
mysterious 11%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
funny 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 40%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.2

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