Aloft by Chang-rae Lee

349 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The New York Times–bestselling novel by the critically acclaimed author of Native Speaker, A Gesture Life and My Year Abroad.At 59, Jerry Battle is coasting through life. His favorite pastime is flying his small plane high above Long Island. Aloft...

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Community Reviews Summary of 115 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
challenging 66%
reflective 66%
funny 33%
informative 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.3

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