Mr Gwyn by Ann Goldstein, Alessandro Baricco

Mr Gwyn

Ann Goldstein, Alessandro Baricco

160 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

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The celebrated author Jasper Gwyn suddenly and publicly vows never to write another book. But as his life veers into isolation and emptiness, he decides to become a "copyist," holding 30-day sittings with clients as he writes their portraits. In t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 276 reviews

Moods

reflective 68%
inspiring 54%
mysterious 45%
emotional 36%
lighthearted 31%
challenging 18%
funny 18%
relaxing 18%
informative 9%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 4%
sad 4%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 30%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.02

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