Der Besen im System by David Foster Wallace

Der Besen im System

David Foster Wallace

624 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging reflective slow-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 1,046 reviews

Moods

challenging 86%
funny 81%
mysterious 59%
reflective 54%
lighthearted 27%
adventurous 18%
dark 13%
emotional 13%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 45%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 11% | N/A: 11% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 25% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.77

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