The Autograph Man by Zadie Smith

The Autograph Man

Zadie Smith

432 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 956 reviews

Moods

funny 72%
reflective 70%
emotional 45%
challenging 27%
sad 18%
dark 13%
hopeful 13%
lighthearted 13%
adventurous 9%
tense 9%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 46%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 36% | Yes: 27%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.17

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