The Arrest by Jonathan Lethem

The Arrest

Jonathan Lethem

fiction science fiction reflective slow-paced

320 pages | first published 2020

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From the award-winning author of The Feral Detective and Motherless Brooklyn comes an utterly original post apocalyptic yarn about two siblings, the man that came between them, and a nuclear-powered super car.

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Summary of 173 reviews

Moods

reflective 68%
mysterious 51%
adventurous 41%
dark 34%
funny 27%
lighthearted 17%
challenging 6%
emotional 6%
hopeful 6%
sad 6%
tense 6%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 29%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 37% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.08

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