352 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316033978
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Publication date: 13 May 2014
Description
A big, brilliant, profoundly observed novel about the mysteries of modern life by National Book Award Finalist Joshua Ferris, one of the most exciting voices of his generationPaul O'Rourke is a man made of contradictions: he loves the world, but d...
Community Reviews Summary of 900 reviews
Moods
funny 35%
mysterious 35%
challenging 28%
dark 21%
tense 14%
emotional 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
lighthearted 7%
sad 7%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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352 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316033978
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Publication date: 13 May 2014
Description
A big, brilliant, profoundly observed novel about the mysteries of modern life by National Book Award Finalist Joshua Ferris, one of the most exciting voices of his generationPaul O'Rourke is a man made of contradictions: he loves the world, but d...
Community Reviews Summary of 900 reviews
Moods
funny 35%
mysterious 35%
challenging 28%
dark 21%
tense 14%
emotional 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
lighthearted 7%
sad 7%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.