The Masters of Atlantis by Charles Portis

The Masters of Atlantis

Charles Portis

320 pages first pub 1985 (editions) user-added

fiction adventurous funny medium-paced

Description

Masters of Atlantis is a cock-eyed journey into an America of misfits and con-men, oddballs, and innocents by one of America's most respected novelists. Lamar Jimmerson is the leader of the Gnomon Society, the international fraternal order dedicat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 140 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
lighthearted 63%
adventurous 18%
reflective 18%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 9%
sad 9%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 27%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 42%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.66

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