The Broom of the System by David Foster Wallace

The Broom of the System

David Foster Wallace

fiction contemporary challenging reflective slow-paced

467 pages | first published 1987

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Published when Wallace was just twenty-four years old, The Broom of the System stunned critics and marked the emergence of an extraordinary new talent. At the center of this outlandishly funny, fiercely intelligent novel is the bewitching heroine,...
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Summary of 962 reviews

Moods

challenging 89%
funny 78%
mysterious 57%
reflective 52%
lighthearted 26%
emotional 15%
adventurous 10%
dark 10%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 42%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 13% | N/A: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 61% | No: 23% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%

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3.77

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