Raise High The Roof Beam, Carpenters and Seymour: An Introduction by J.D. Salinger

Raise High The Roof Beam, Carpenters and Seymour: An Introduction

J.D. Salinger

fiction classics short stories emotional reflective sad slow-paced

248 pages | first published 1955

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Summary of 2058 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
funny 57%
emotional 55%
challenging 30%
sad 28%
lighthearted 17%
dark 14%
inspiring 10%
informative 8%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
hopeful 3%
adventurous 1%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 32%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 6% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 22% | No: 20% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.03

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