The Moviegoer by Walker Percy

The Moviegoer

Walker Percy

missing duration info Add in missing duration information • first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

A winner of the National Book Award, The Moviegoer established Walker Percy as an insightful and grimly humorous storyteller. It is the tale of Binx Bolling, a small-time stockbroker who lives quietly in suburban New Orleans, pursuing an interest ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,177 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
challenging 30%
sad 30%
emotional 27%
funny 18%
dark 15%
mysterious 12%
hopeful 9%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 30%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 96% | A mix: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.38

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