The Fermata by Nicholson Baker

The Fermata

Nicholson Baker

320 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction erotica fantasy challenging reflective medium-paced
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This is the story of Arno Strine, a modest temporary typist, who has perfected the knack of stopping time in its tracks and taking women's clothes off. He is hard at work on his autobiography, The Fermata, which proves in the telling to be a very ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 370 reviews

Moods

dark 57%
funny 57%
lighthearted 57%
adventurous 28%
challenging 28%
reflective 28%
mysterious 14%
sad 14%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 42%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.4

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