The Ghost Writer by Philip Roth

The Ghost Writer

Zuckerman Bound #1

Philip Roth

179 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction literary challenging reflective slow-paced

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Moods

reflective 65%
emotional 34%
funny 34%
challenging 30%
mysterious 30%
dark 26%
tense 23%
informative 15%
sad 7%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 41%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 39% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.62

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