The Day of the Locust by Nathanael West

The Day of the Locust

Nathanael West

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fiction classics funny lighthearted slow-paced

Description

Admired by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Dorothy Parker, and Dashiell Hammett, and hailed as one of the best one hundred English-language novels by Time magazine, The Day of the Locust continues to influence American writers, artists, and culture. Bob Dyla...

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Community Reviews Summary of 927 reviews

Moods

dark 70%
reflective 37%
challenging 35%
funny 27%
tense 25%
sad 23%
emotional 7%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 43%
slow 39%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.32

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