In the Distance by Hernán Díaz

In the Distance

Hernán Díaz

272 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical literary adventurous reflective slow-paced

Description

A young Swedish boy finds himself penniless and alone in California. He travels east in search of his brother, moving on foot against the great push to the west. Driven back over and over again on his journey through vast expanses, Håkan meets nat...

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Moods

adventurous 82%
reflective 65%
sad 48%
dark 42%
emotional 38%
challenging 24%
tense 21%
mysterious 11%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 7%
funny 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 41%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.2

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