Let The Great World Spin by Colum McCann
Let The Great World Spin
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Colum McCann
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Let The Great World Spin

Colum McCann

349 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced
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In the dawning light of a late-summer morning, the people of lower Manhattan stand hushed, staring up in disbelief at the Twin Towers. It is August 1974, and a mysterious tightrope walker is running, dancing, leaping between the towers, suspended ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,834 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 72%
sad 38%
hopeful 33%
dark 26%
challenging 25%
inspiring 22%
adventurous 15%
tense 10%
funny 5%
mysterious 4%
lighthearted 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 37%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.97

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