Manhattan Transfer by John Dos Passos

Manhattan Transfer

John Dos Passos

368 pages • first pub 1925 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

This is a portrait of New York City, drawn by describing the interconnected lives of dozens of people - bankers, chefs, bums, cabdrivers and others. Written in an impressionistic style, with vivid descriptions and bursts of overheard conversation,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 371 reviews

Moods

challenging 72%
reflective 72%
dark 44%
emotional 34%
adventurous 31%
sad 31%
informative 20%
tense 13%
funny 10%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 3%

Pace

slow 43%
medium 43%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 30% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.55

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