Census by Jesse Ball

Census

Jesse Ball

272 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary science fiction adventurous reflective slow-paced

Description

A powerful and moving new novel from an award-winning, acclaimed author: in the wake of a devastating revelation, a father and son journey north across a tapestry of towns.When a widower receives notice from a doctor that he doesn't have long left...

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Community Reviews Summary of 458 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
reflective 69%
challenging 30%
sad 30%
dark 23%
hopeful 23%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 7%
tense 7%

Pace

slow 72%
fast 18%
medium 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

No: 63% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.4

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