The Confessions of Max Tivoli by Andrew Sean Greer

The Confessions of Max Tivoli

Andrew Sean Greer

288 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical magical realism emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

"We are each the love of someone's life." So begins The Confessions of Max Tivoli, a heartbreaking love story with a narrator like no other.Born with the physical appearance of an elderly man, Max grows older mentally like any child, but his body ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 360 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
sad 75%
reflective 62%
challenging 50%
adventurous 25%
mysterious 25%
lighthearted 12%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

3.61

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