The Flamethrowers by Rachel Kushner

The Flamethrowers

Rachel Kushner

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fiction historical literary challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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The year is 1975 and Reno—so-called because of the place of her birth—has come to New York intent on turning her fascination with motorcycles and speed into art. Her arrival coincides with an explosion of activity in the art world—artists have col...

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Community Reviews

3.48
based on 2,675 reviews

Moods

reflective: 57%

challenging: 53%

adventurous: 47%

dark: 45%

emotional: 27%

mysterious: 21%

tense: 17%

sad: 15%

funny: 12%

informative: 12%

inspiring: 5%

lighthearted: 2%

Pace

3% of readers chose fast
38% of readers chose medium
57% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
40% of readers chose A mix
52% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

40% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
45% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

31% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
52% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

58% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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