The Flamethrowers by Rachel Kushner

The Flamethrowers

Rachel Kushner

383 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction literary dark slow-paced

Description

The year is 1975 and Reno—so-called because of the place of her birth—has come to New York intent on turning her fascination with motorcycles and speed into art. Her arrival coincides with an explosion of activity in the art world—artists have col...

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Moods

reflective 67%
challenging 47%
dark 47%
adventurous 39%
emotional 29%
tense 19%
funny 18%
mysterious 18%
sad 16%
informative 8%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 36%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 40% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.51

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