Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann

Let the Great World Spin

Colum McCann

349 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Set in 1974, Colum McCann’s Let the Great World Spin captures the spirit of an age -- when Nixon resigned, soldiers returned home from Vietnam, the oil crisis was at its peak and the technology of computers emerged on the horizon. But it is also a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,531 reviews

Moods

emotional 73%
reflective 73%
sad 36%
hopeful 35%
dark 26%
challenging 22%
inspiring 22%
adventurous 15%
tense 9%
funny 5%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 37%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.97

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