The Portable Veblen by Elizabeth Mckenzie

The Portable Veblen

Elizabeth Mckenzie

430 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Description

Longlisted for the 2016 National Book Award for FictionFinalist for the Baileys Prize for Women's FictionAn exuberant, one-of-a-kind novel about love and family, war and nature, new money and old values by a brilliant New Yorker contributor The Po...

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Community Reviews Summary of 705 reviews

Moods

funny 68%
lighthearted 57%
emotional 52%
reflective 36%
hopeful 15%
challenging 10%
adventurous 5%
dark 5%
informative 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 38%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.42

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