A Hologram for the King by Dave Eggers

A Hologram for the King

Dave Eggers

328 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

In a rising Saudi Arabian city, far from weary, recession-scarred America, a struggling businessman pursues a last-ditch attempt to stave off foreclosure, pay his daughter's college tuition, and finally do something great. In A Hologram for the Ki...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,518 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
adventurous 37%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
sad 20%
challenging 12%
dark 12%
lighthearted 12%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 40%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 95% | A mix: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 31% | No: 31% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.19

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