Norwood by Charles Portis

Norwood

Charles Portis with David Aaron Baker (Narrator)

4 hours, 21 minutes first pub 1966 (editions) user-added

fiction adventurous funny fast-paced

Description

Sent on a mission to New York he gets involved in a wild journey that takes him in and out of stolen cars, freight trains, and buses. By the time he returns home to Texas, Norwood has met his true love, Rita Lee, on a bus; befriended the second sh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 196 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
lighthearted 60%
adventurous 50%
inspiring 20%
reflective 20%
relaxing 10%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 45%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 44% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.76

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