Apeirogon by Colum McCann

Apeirogon

Colum McCann

480 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging reflective sad medium-paced

Description

From celebrated Irish writer Colum McCann comes a dazzling new novel set in Occupied Palestine and Israel. In an astonishing act of the imagination, McCann illuminates the political situation that has riven the region for more than seventy years i...

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Moods

emotional 77%
reflective 75%
challenging 74%
sad 65%
informative 59%
inspiring 41%
dark 37%
hopeful 36%
tense 12%
adventurous 5%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 43%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 26% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 34% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.22

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