The Autograph Man by Zadie Smith

The Autograph Man

Zadie Smith

347 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Alex-Li Tandem sells autographs. His business is to hunt for names on paper, collect them, sell them, and occasionally fake them—all to give the people what they want: a little piece of Fame. But what does Alex want? Only the return of his father,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 823 reviews

Moods

funny 78%
reflective 72%
emotional 48%
challenging 24%
hopeful 15%
sad 15%
dark 12%
adventurous 9%
informative 9%
lighthearted 9%
tense 9%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 45%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 34% | No: 31%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.18

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