10:04 by Ben Lerner

10:04

Ben Lerner

256 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction literary reflective slow-paced

Description

A stunning, urgent, and original novel from Ben Lerner (The Topeka School and Leaving the Atocha Station) about making art, love, and children during the twilight of an empire.In the last year, the narrator of 10:04 has enjoyed unlikely literary s...

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Moods

reflective 83%
challenging 51%
funny 38%
emotional 31%
hopeful 18%
dark 12%
informative 12%
mysterious 11%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
adventurous 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 3%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 38%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 11% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 31% | No: 29% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.7

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