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308 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143039839
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 28 March 2006
Description
The remarkable, acclaimed series of interconnected detective novels - from the author of 4 3 2 1: A NovelThe New York Review of Books has called Paul Auster's work "one of the most distinctive niches in contemporary literature." Moving at the brea...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,582 reviews
Moods
challenging 55%
dark 54%
reflective 50%
tense 32%
adventurous 17%
emotional 11%
sad 8%
funny 5%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 34% | Plot: 19% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 56% | No: 21% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
StalkingModerate
Child abuse, MisogynyMinor
Racial slurs, Sexual content, Death
308 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143039839
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 28 March 2006
Description
The remarkable, acclaimed series of interconnected detective novels - from the author of 4 3 2 1: A NovelThe New York Review of Books has called Paul Auster's work "one of the most distinctive niches in contemporary literature." Moving at the brea...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,582 reviews
Moods
challenging 55%
dark 54%
reflective 50%
tense 32%
adventurous 17%
emotional 11%
sad 8%
funny 5%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 34% | Plot: 19% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 56% | No: 21% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
StalkingModerate
Child abuse, MisogynyMinor
Racial slurs, Sexual content, Death