To Rise Again at a Decent Hour by Joshua Ferris

To Rise Again at a Decent Hour

Joshua Ferris with Campbell Scott (Narrator)

9 hours, 48 minutes first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective medium-paced
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Description

Paul O'Rourke is a Manhattan dentist with a thriving practice leading a quiet, routine-driven life. But behind the smiles and the nice apartment, he's a man made of contradictions, and his biggest fear is that he may never truly come to understand...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,314 reviews

Moods

reflective 62%
funny 44%
challenging 37%
mysterious 31%
dark 24%
emotional 20%
sad 13%
hopeful 10%
tense 10%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 6%
informative 3%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 33%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.02

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