A Bright Ray of Darkness by Ethan Hawke

A Bright Ray of Darkness

Ethan Hawke with Ethan Hawke (Narrator)

7 hours, 38 minutes • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

The first novel in nearly twenty years from the acclaimed actor/writer/director is a book about art and love, fame and heartbreak--a blistering story of a young man making his Broadway debut in Henry IV just as his marriage implodes. A bracing med...

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Community Reviews Summary of 651 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
emotional 70%
dark 35%
sad 30%
challenging 17%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 16%
funny 14%
tense 11%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 18%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 31% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.76

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