Aloft by Chang-rae Lee

384 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

The New York Times-bestselling novel by the critically acclaimed author of Native Speaker and A Gesture Life. At 59, Jerry Battle is coasting through life. His favorite pastime is flying his small plane high above Long Island. Aloft, he can escape...

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Community Reviews Summary of 157 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 60%
challenging 40%
funny 40%
sad 40%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%
inspiring 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 20%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.33

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