The Fermata by Nicholson Baker
The Fermata

Nicholson Baker

The Fermata

Nicholson Baker

303 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction erotica fantasy challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

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 Summary of 272 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
dark 66%
funny 33%
lighthearted 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.39

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