Norwood by Charles Portis

Norwood

Charles Portis

272 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction adventurous funny fast-paced

Description

" Charles Portis] understood, and conveyed, the grain of America, in ways that may prove valuable in future to historians trying to understand what was decent about us as a nation." --Donna Tartt, New York Times Book Review Out of the American ne...

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Community Reviews Summary of 196 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
lighthearted 60%
adventurous 50%
inspiring 20%
reflective 20%
relaxing 10%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 45%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 44% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.76

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