City of Glass by Paul Auster

208 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction literary mystery dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

From Paul Auster, author of the forthcoming 4 3 2 1: A novel - his debut work of fiction, the first volume in his acclaimed "New York Trilogy" series of novels Nominated for an Edgar Award for Best Mystery of the Year, City of Glass inaugurates th...

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Moods

mysterious 88%
dark 51%
reflective 45%
challenging 30%
tense 23%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
emotional 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 28%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.61

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