Jesus von Texas by Karsten Kredel, D.B.C. Pierre, Peter W. Finlay

Jesus von Texas

Karsten Kredel, D.B.C. Pierre, Peter W. Finlay

383 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark funny reflective medium-paced
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The surprise winner of the 2003 Man Booker Prize, DBC Pierre's debut novel, Vernon God Little, makes few apologies in its darkly comedic portrait of Martirio, Texas, a town reeling in the aftermath of a horrific school shooting. Fifteen-year-old V...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,631 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
funny 66%
adventurous 38%
tense 33%
challenging 30%
reflective 21%
emotional 16%
hopeful 9%
sad 9%
mysterious 7%
lighthearted 4%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 27%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 42% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.37

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