Leaving the Atocha Station by Ben Lerner

Leaving the Atocha Station

Ben Lerner

fiction literary reflective slow-paced

186 pages | first published 2011

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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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Summary of 911 reviews

Moods

reflective 91%
funny 36%
emotional 26%
challenging 23%
dark 15%
lighthearted 15%
inspiring 10%
sad 8%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 45%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 13% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.65

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