The New York Trilogy: City of Glass/Ghosts/The Locked Room by Paul Auster

The New York Trilogy: City of Glass/Ghosts/The Locked Room

New York Trilogy #1-3

Paul Auster

371 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary mystery mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

The remarkable, acclaimed series of interconnected detective novels - from the author of 4 3 2 1: A NovelThe New York Review of Books has called Paul Auster's work "one of the most distinctive niches in contemporary literature." Moving at the brea...

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Moods

mysterious 88%
dark 54%
challenging 51%
reflective 47%
tense 32%
adventurous 18%
emotional 8%
sad 7%
funny 5%
relaxing 3%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 34%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 31% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 9%

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