All That Man Is by David Szalay

All That Man Is

David Szalay

304 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

A brilliantly observed, large-hearted work of fiction that introduces to a North American audience a major and mature literary talent. For readers of David Bezmozgis, Nathan Englander, Neil Smith, John Cheever, and Milan Kundera.  Nine men. Each o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 559 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
emotional 48%
sad 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
tense 16%
funny 12%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 8%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 39%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 34% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 35% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 44% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.47

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