Chronic City by Jonathan Lethem

Chronic City

Jonathan Lethem

467 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The acclaimed author of Motherless Brooklyn and The Fortress of Solitude returns with a roar with this gorgeous, searing portrayal of Manhattanites wrapped in their own delusions, desires, and lies.Chase Insteadman, a handsome, inoffensive fixture...

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Community Reviews Summary of 484 reviews

Moods

mysterious 71%
funny 57%
reflective 57%
challenging 42%
dark 14%
emotional 14%
lighthearted 14%
sad 14%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.39

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