The Fermata by Nicholson Baker

The Fermata

Nicholson Baker

303 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction erotica fantasy challenging reflective medium-paced
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This is the story of Arno Strine, a modest temporary typist, who has perfected the knack of stopping time in its tracks and taking women's clothes off. He is hard at work on his autobiography, The Fermata, which proves in the telling to be a very ...

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Community Reviews

3.4
based on 532 reviews

Moods

funny: 76%

lighthearted: 46%

dark: 38%

adventurous: 30%

challenging: 30%

reflective: 23%

mysterious: 15%

sad: 15%

relaxing: 7%


Pace

16% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
25% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

18% of readers chose A mix
81% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

18% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

18% of readers chose Complicated
81% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
90% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

63% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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