Miss Lonelyhearts and A Cool Million by Nathanael West

Miss Lonelyhearts and A Cool Million

Nathanael West

199 pages first pub 1933 (editions)

fiction classics reflective medium-paced

Description

Miss Lonelyhearts, published in 1933, is Nathanael West\'s second novel. It is an Expressionist black comedy set in New York City during the Great Depression."Money and fame meant nothing to them. They were not worldly men.""Wildly funny, desperat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 278 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 50%
reflective 50%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.38

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