A Hologram for the King by Dave Eggers

A Hologram for the King

Dave Eggers

312 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

In a rising Saudi Arabian city, far from weary, recession-scarred America, a struggling businessman pursues a last-ditch attempt to stave off foreclosure, pay his daughter’s college tuition, and finally do something great. In A Hologram for the Ki...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,376 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
adventurous 31%
funny 31%
lighthearted 18%
dark 12%
emotional 12%
hopeful 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 43%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.17

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