The Intuitionist by Colson Whitehead

The Intuitionist

Colson Whitehead

fiction mystery science fiction mysterious medium-paced

272 pages | first published 1999

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This debut novel by the two time Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Underground Railroad and The Nickel Boys wowed critics and readers everywhere and marked the debut of an important American writer. Nominated as one of America’s best-loved n...
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Moods

mysterious 84%
reflective 53%
challenging 38%
dark 34%
tense 31%
adventurous 21%
funny 14%
emotional 8%
informative 6%
hopeful 4%
sad 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 38%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 28% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 29% | Yes: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 28%

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3.65

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