Falling Man by Don DeLillo

Falling Man

Don DeLillo

245 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced

Description

Falling Man begins on September 11, in the smoke and ash of the burning towers. In the days and the years following, we trace the aftermath of this global tremor in the private lives of a few reticulated individuals. Theirs are lives choreograp...

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Moods

reflective 65%
emotional 56%
sad 52%
dark 43%
challenging 30%
tense 21%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 24%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 10% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.1

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