Falling Man by Don DeLillo

Falling Man

Don DeLillo

260 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced

Description

Falling Man begins on September 11, in the smoke and ash of the burning towers. In the days and the years following, we trace the aftermath of this global tremor in the private lives of a few reticulated individuals. Theirs are lives choreograp...

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Community Reviews Summary of 908 reviews

Moods

reflective 69%
dark 55%
sad 50%
emotional 41%
challenging 30%
tense 22%
mysterious 11%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 2%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 31%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 12% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 74% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 27%

Average rating

3.1

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