The Great Man Theory by Teddy Wayne

The Great Man Theory

Teddy Wayne

320 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction literary

Description

Paul is a recently demoted adjunct instructor of freshman comp, a divorced but doting Brooklyn father, and a self-desc­ribed “curmudgeonly crank” cataloging his resentment of the priorities of modern life in a book called The Luddite Manifesto. Ou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
sad 66%
funny 44%
tense 44%
challenging 22%
emotional 22%
reflective 22%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 11%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.98

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