The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

Junot Díaz

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fiction contemporary literary emotional sad medium-paced

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Moods

emotional 66%
sad 56%
dark 48%
reflective 45%
funny 40%
challenging 27%
informative 18%
tense 17%
adventurous 15%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 23%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.85

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