Lanark: A Life in Four Books by Alasdair Gray

Lanark: A Life in Four Books

Alasdair Gray

fiction classics fantasy adventurous reflective slow-paced

592 pages | first published 1981

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'Probably the greatest novel of the century' Observer'Remarkable . . . A work of loving and vivid imagination, yielding copious riches' WILLIAM BOYD Lanark, a modern vision of hell, is set in the disintegrating cities of Unthank and Glasgow, and t...
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Summary of 438 reviews

Moods

challenging 90%
dark 72%
reflective 63%
mysterious 54%
adventurous 30%
emotional 24%
funny 21%
sad 21%
tense 18%
informative 9%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 3%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 35%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 69% | Character: 23% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.03

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