10:04 by Ben Lerner

10:04

Ben Lerner

256 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction literary reflective slow-paced

Description

A stunning, urgent, and original novel from Ben Lerner (The Topeka School and Leaving the Atocha Station) about making art, love, and children during the twilight of an empire.In the last year, the narrator of 10:04 has enjoyed unlikely literary s...

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Moods

reflective 83%
challenging 48%
funny 38%
emotional 36%
hopeful 21%
dark 13%
informative 11%
mysterious 10%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
sad 5%
relaxing 3%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 37%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 12% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 31% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 37% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.7

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