The Ghost Writer by John Harwood

The Ghost Writer

Zuckerman Bound #1

John Harwood

374 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction literary challenging reflective slow-paced

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Moods

reflective 66%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
mysterious 33%
dark 25%
tense 25%
informative 14%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
adventurous 3%

Pace

slow 43%
medium 43%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.62

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