Look at Me by Jennifer Egan

Look at Me

Jennifer Egan

544 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced

Description

A National Book Award FinalistIn this ambitiously multilayered novel from the acclaimed and award-winning writer Jennifer Egan, a fashion model named Charlotte Swenson emerges from a car accident in her Illinois hometown with her face so badly sha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 748 reviews

Moods

dark 68%
mysterious 68%
reflective 62%
emotional 31%
tense 31%
challenging 24%
adventurous 13%
funny 10%
sad 10%
informative 6%
hopeful 3%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 33%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 48% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.39

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