The Brooklyn Follies by Paul Auster

The Brooklyn Follies

Paul Auster

320 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective medium-paced

Description

Nathan Glass has come to Brooklyn to die. Divorced, estranged from his only daughter, the retired life insurance salesman seeks only solitude and anonymity. Then Nathan finds his long-lost nephew, Tom Wood, working in a local bookstore--a far cry ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 852 reviews

Moods

reflective 73%
funny 52%
emotional 47%
hopeful 43%
lighthearted 30%
inspiring 21%
relaxing 17%
adventurous 13%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 26%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 47%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.79

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