The Broom of the System by David Foster Wallace

The Broom of the System

David Foster Wallace

467 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Published when Wallace was just twenty-four years old, The Broom of the System stunned critics and marked the emergence of an extraordinary new talent. At the center of this outlandishly funny, fiercely intelligent novel is the bewitching heroine,...

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Moods

challenging 86%
funny 81%
mysterious 59%
reflective 54%
lighthearted 27%
adventurous 18%
dark 13%
emotional 13%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 45%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 11% | N/A: 11% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 25% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.77

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