Long Division by Kiese Laymon

Long Division

Kiese Laymon

276 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging funny medium-paced

Description

Kiese Laymon’s debut novel is a Twain-esque exploration of celebrity, authorship, violence, religion, and coming of age in Post-Katrina Mississippi, written in a voice that’s alternately funny, lacerating, and wise. The book contains two interwove...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,058 reviews

Moods

adventurous 71%
mysterious 66%
funny 58%
challenging 52%
emotional 44%
reflective 44%
dark 25%
sad 17%
tense 17%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 24%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 26% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.9

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