Norwood by Charles Portis

Norwood

Charles Portis

190 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction adventurous funny fast-paced

Description

Out of the American Neon Desert of Roller Dromes, chili parlors, The Grand Ole Opry, and girls who want "to live in a trailer and play records all night" comes ex-marine and troubadour Norwood Pratt. Sent on a mission to New York by Grady Fring, t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 173 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
lighthearted 85%
adventurous 42%
relaxing 28%
inspiring 14%
reflective 14%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 42%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 42% | A mix: 28% | Character: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.8

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