The Last Chairlift by John Irving

The Last Chairlift

John Irving

912 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical literary dark reflective medium-paced

Description

In Aspen, Colorado, in 1941, Rachel Brewster is a slalom skier at the National Downhill and Slalom Championships. Little Ray, as she is called, finishes nowhere near the podium, but she manages to get pregnant. Back home, in New England, Little Ra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 61 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 71%
funny 46%
sad 35%
challenging 21%
dark 21%
hopeful 14%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
informative 3%

Pace

slow 67%
medium 32%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.59

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