The World According To Garp by John Irving

The World According To Garp

John Irving

544 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction literary dark funny reflective slow-paced

Description

A masterpiece from one of the great contemporary American writers.'A wonderful novel, full of energy and art, at once funny and heartbreaking...terrific' WASHINGTON POSTAnniversary edition with a new afterword from the author.A worldwide bestselle...

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Moods

funny 72%
emotional 64%
reflective 53%
dark 51%
sad 40%
lighthearted 19%
adventurous 15%
inspiring 14%
challenging 13%
hopeful 13%
tense 13%
relaxing 4%
mysterious 3%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 39%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Average rating

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