128 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
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Language: English
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A New York Times Notable Book for 2011 One of The Economist's 2011 Books of the Year One of NPR's 10 Best Novels of 2011Denis Johnson's Train Dreams is an epic in miniature, one of his most evocative and poignant fictions.Robert Grainer is a day l...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,704 reviews
Moods
sad 52%
emotional 46%
dark 39%
adventurous 21%
challenging 17%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 7%
tense 4%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30%Loveable characters?
Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racism, Child death, DeathModerate
Pedophilia, Racial slurs, RapeMinor
Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Abortion
128 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A New York Times Notable Book for 2011 One of The Economist's 2011 Books of the Year One of NPR's 10 Best Novels of 2011Denis Johnson's Train Dreams is an epic in miniature, one of his most evocative and poignant fictions.Robert Grainer is a day l...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,704 reviews
Moods
sad 52%
emotional 46%
dark 39%
adventurous 21%
challenging 17%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 7%
tense 4%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30%Loveable characters?
Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Child death, DeathModerate
Pedophilia, Racial slurs, RapeMinor
Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Abortion