The Orphan Master's Son by Adam Johnson

The Orphan Master's Son

Adam Johnson

456 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The Pulitzer Prize-winning, New York Times bestselling novel of North Korea: an epic journey into the heart of the world's most mysterious dictatorship. "Imagine Charles Dickens paying a visit to Pyongyang, and you see the canvas on which Adam] ...

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Moods

dark 79%
tense 62%
challenging 55%
adventurous 46%
emotional 41%
sad 37%
reflective 29%
informative 24%
mysterious 23%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 42%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 37% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

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