Ask The Dust by John Fante

Ask The Dust

The Saga of Arturo Bandini #3

John Fante

194 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)

fiction classics reflective medium-paced

Description

Arturo Bandini is a struggling writer lodging in a seedy LA hotel. While basking in the glory of having had a story published in a small magazine, he meets waitress Camilla Lopez, and they embark on a strange and strained love-hate relationship. S...

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Moods

reflective 63%
emotional 53%
dark 36%
sad 33%
funny 30%
adventurous 13%
tense 13%
challenging 10%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 28%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.89

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