To Rise Again at a Decent Hour by Joshua Ferris

To Rise Again at a Decent Hour

Joshua Ferris with Campbell Scott (Narrator)

9 hours, 48 minutes first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective medium-paced

Description

A big, brilliant, profoundly observed novel about the mysteries of modern life by National Book Award finalist Joshua Ferris, one of the most exciting voices of his generationPaul O'Rourke is a man made of contradictions: he loves the world, but d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,004 reviews

Moods

reflective 61%
funny 50%
challenging 27%
mysterious 27%
dark 22%
emotional 16%
hopeful 11%
sad 11%
tense 11%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 28%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.0

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