In the Distance by Hernán Díaz

In the Distance

Hernán Díaz with Peter Berkrot (Narrator)

9 hours, 15 minutes • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical literary adventurous reflective slow-paced

Description

A young Swedish immigrant finds himself penniless and alone in California. The boy travels East in search of his brother, moving on foot against the great current of emigrants pushing West. Driven back again and again, he meets naturalists, crimin...

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Moods

adventurous 82%
reflective 65%
sad 48%
dark 42%
emotional 38%
challenging 24%
tense 21%
mysterious 11%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 7%
funny 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 41%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.2

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