Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders

Lincoln in the Bardo

George Saunders

343 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

In his long-awaited first novel, American master George Saunders delivers his most original, transcendent, and moving work yet. Unfolding in a graveyard over the course of a single night, narrated by a dazzling chorus of voices, Lincoln in the Bar...

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Moods

emotional 67%
sad 61%
reflective 60%
challenging 45%
dark 44%
funny 32%
mysterious 27%
hopeful 19%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 7%
informative 5%
tense 5%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

slow 41%
medium 41%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.85

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