Empire Falls by Richard Russo

Empire Falls

Richard Russo

483 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging sad slow-paced

Description

With Empire Falls" Richard Russo cements his reputation as one of America's most compelling and compassionate storytellers. Miles Roby has been slinging burgers at the Empire Grill for 20 years, a job that cost him his college education and much o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,813 reviews

Moods

emotional 68%
sad 61%
reflective 59%
dark 38%
challenging 31%
funny 27%
hopeful 15%
mysterious 6%
tense 6%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 33%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.88

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