In One Person by John Irving

In One Person

John Irving

fiction lgbtqia+ challenging reflective slow-paced

missing duration info | first published 2012

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His most political novel since The Cider House Rules and A Prayer for Owen Meany, John Irving's In One Person is an intimate and unforgettable portrait of the solitariness of a bisexual man who is dedicated to making himself "worthwhile." Advance ...
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Summary of 300 reviews

Moods

reflective 91%
challenging 41%
emotional 41%
funny 33%
sad 33%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
dark 16%
informative 16%
tense 8%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 46%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 36%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.71

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