337 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670917730
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 29 May 2014
Description
A big, brilliant, profoundly observed novel about the mysteries of modern life by National Book Award Finalist Joshua Ferris, one of the most exciting voices of his generationPaul O'Rourke is a man made of contradictions: he loves the world, but d...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,016 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
challenging 27%
mysterious 27%
dark 22%
emotional 16%
hopeful 11%
sad 11%
tense 11%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
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337 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670917730
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 29 May 2014
Description
A big, brilliant, profoundly observed novel about the mysteries of modern life by National Book Award Finalist Joshua Ferris, one of the most exciting voices of his generationPaul O'Rourke is a man made of contradictions: he loves the world, but d...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,016 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
challenging 27%
mysterious 27%
dark 22%
emotional 16%
hopeful 11%
sad 11%
tense 11%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.