The Late Americans by Brandon Taylor

The Late Americans

Brandon Taylor

480 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

The author of the Booker Prize finalist Real Life and the bestselling Filthy Animals returns with a deeply involving new novel of young men and women at a crossroadsIn the shared and private spaces of Iowa City, a loose circle of lovers and friend...

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Community Reviews Summary of 674 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
emotional 72%
sad 39%
dark 38%
challenging 32%
tense 25%
funny 10%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
adventurous 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 36%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 94% | A mix: 4% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 30% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | No: 28% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.74

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