Leaving the Atocha Station by Ben Lerner

Leaving the Atocha Station

Ben Lerner

192 pages first pub 2011 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary literary reflective medium-paced

Description

From a National Book Award finalist, this hilarious and profound first novel captures the experience of a the young American abroad while exploring the possibilities of art and authenticity in our time.Adam Gordon is a brilliant, if highly unrelia...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,160 reviews

Moods

reflective 91%
funny 41%
challenging 30%
emotional 24%
lighthearted 13%
sad 13%
dark 12%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 7%
tense 7%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 4%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 36%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 30%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.64

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