The Book of Joe by Jonathan Tropper

The Book of Joe

Jonathan Tropper

338 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Right after high school, Joe Goffman left sleepy Bush Falls, Connecticut and never looked back. Then he wrote a novel savaging everything in town, a novel that became a national bestseller and a huge hit movie. Fifteen years later, Joe is struggli...

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Community Reviews Summary of 718 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
funny 85%
reflective 57%
hopeful 42%
sad 28%
adventurous 14%
dark 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.85

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