Miss Lonelyhearts and A Cool Million by Nathanael West

Miss Lonelyhearts and A Cool Million

Nathanael West

199 pages first pub 1933 (editions)

fiction classics reflective medium-paced

Description

Miss Lonelyhearts, published in 1933, is Nathanael West\'s second novel. It is an Expressionist black comedy set in New York City during the Great Depression."Money and fame meant nothing to them. They were not worldly men.""Wildly funny, desperat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 286 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
challenging 66%
reflective 50%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%
emotional 16%
funny 16%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.39

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