The Flamethrowers by Rachel Kushner

The Flamethrowers

Rachel Kushner

383 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction literary dark slow-paced
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The year is 1975 and Reno—so-called because of the place of her birth—has come to New York intent on turning her fascination with motorcycles and speed into art. Her arrival coincides with an explosion of activity in the art world—artists have col...

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Moods

reflective 58%
dark 51%
challenging 48%
adventurous 36%
emotional 31%
mysterious 18%
tense 18%
funny 15%
sad 14%
informative 9%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 32%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 37% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 40% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 14%

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3.5

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