Miss Lonelyhearts by Nathanael West

Miss Lonelyhearts

Nathanael West

96 pages first pub 1933 (editions) user-added

fiction classics reflective medium-paced

Description

As described by Atkinson in the NY Times: "A scornful feature editor of a newspaper picks an ambitious young reporter to conduct the advice of the lovelorn column. Ambitious, opportunistic, 'Miss Lonelyhearts,' as the conductor of the column is in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 286 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
challenging 66%
reflective 50%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%
emotional 16%
funny 16%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.39

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