The Autograph Man by Zadie Smith

The Autograph Man

Zadie Smith

420 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Alex-Li Tandem sells autographs. His business is to hunt for names on paper, collect them, sell them, and occasionally fake them—all to give the people what they want: a little piece of Fame. But what does Alex want? Only the return of his father,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 872 reviews

Moods

funny 78%
reflective 72%
emotional 45%
challenging 21%
hopeful 16%
sad 16%
lighthearted 13%
dark 10%
tense 10%
adventurous 8%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 47%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 31%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.18

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