The Painter by Peter Heller

The Painter

Peter Heller

384 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction crime literary mystery emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

An Oprah.com Must-Read BookAfter having shot a man in a Santa Fe bar, the famous artist Jim Stegner served his time and has since struggled to manage the dark impulses that sometimes overtake him. Now he lives a quiet life. . . until the day that ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 576 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
dark 68%
emotional 50%
tense 43%
adventurous 37%
sad 37%
mysterious 25%
challenging 12%
inspiring 6%

Pace

slow 43%
medium 43%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 36%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 41% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.77

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