The Broom of the System by David Foster Wallace

The Broom of the System

David Foster Wallace

fiction contemporary challenging reflective slow-paced

missing duration info | first published 1987

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The "dazzling, exhilarating" (San Francisco Chronicle) debut novel from the bestselling author of Infinite Jest, available for the first time as an audiobook. At the center of The Broom of the System is the betwitching (and also bewildered) heroi...
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Summary of 1007 reviews

Moods

challenging 90%
funny 80%
mysterious 60%
reflective 55%
lighthearted 25%
adventurous 15%
dark 15%
emotional 15%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 45%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 12% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 21% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.77

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