The Alarming Palsy of James Orr by Tom Lee

The Alarming Palsy of James Orr

Tom Lee

208 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction literary dark reflective slow-paced

Description

A Kafkaesque and darkly humorous "suburban gothic" that tracks the unraveling of man's body, mind, and life. James Orr--husband, father, reliable employee and all-around model citizen--awakes one morning to find half his face paralyzed. Waiting f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 38 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 66%
tense 66%
emotional 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

2.81

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