Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann

Let the Great World Spin

Colum McCann

15 hours • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

In the dawning light of a late-summer morning, the people of lower Manhattan stand hushed, staring up in disbelief at the Twin Towers. It is August 1974, and a mysterious tightrope walker is running, dancing, leaping between the towers, suspended ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,608 reviews

Moods

reflective 74%
emotional 73%
sad 38%
hopeful 36%
dark 25%
challenging 22%
inspiring 22%
adventurous 15%
tense 8%
funny 5%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 37%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.97

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