308 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143039839
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 28 March 2006
Description
The remarkable, acclaimed series of interconnected detective novels - from the author of 4 3 2 1: A Novel The New York Review of Books has called Paul Auster's work "one of the most distinctive niches in contemporary literature." Moving at the bre...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,853 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
challenging 51%
reflective 46%
tense 32%
adventurous 18%
sad 7%
emotional 6%
funny 4%
relaxing 4%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 32% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 21% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racial slurs, Sexual content
308 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143039839
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 28 March 2006
Description
The remarkable, acclaimed series of interconnected detective novels - from the author of 4 3 2 1: A Novel The New York Review of Books has called Paul Auster's work "one of the most distinctive niches in contemporary literature." Moving at the bre...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,853 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
challenging 51%
reflective 46%
tense 32%
adventurous 18%
sad 7%
emotional 6%
funny 4%
relaxing 4%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 32% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 21% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racial slurs, Sexual content