The Brooklyn Follies by Paul Auster

The Brooklyn Follies

Paul Auster

fiction contemporary reflective medium-paced

306 pages | first published 2005

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Nathan Glass has come to Brooklyn to die. Divorced, retired, estranged from his only daughter, the former life insurance salesman seeks only solitude and anonymity. Then Glass encounters his long-lost nephew, Tom Wood, who is working in a local bo...
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Summary of 796 reviews

Moods

reflective 73%
funny 52%
emotional 47%
hopeful 43%
inspiring 26%
lighthearted 26%
relaxing 17%
adventurous 13%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 26%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | Plot: 15% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 41% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | No: 47%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.79

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