Fiskadoro by Denis Johnson

Fiskadoro

Denis Johnson

221 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction science fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

This novel is a surreal allegory which puts forward a vision of a possible American future. It is set in a post-apocalypse society where the inhabitants of Twicetown await the second-comings of the gods Jesus, Quetzalcoatl and Bob Marley. Johnson ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
reflective 100%
emotional 50%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 25%
funny 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.54

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