To Rise Again at a Decent Hour by Joshua Ferris

To Rise Again at a Decent Hour

Joshua Ferris

352 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective medium-paced
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A big, brilliant, profoundly observed novel about the mysteries of modern life by National Book Award Finalist Joshua Ferris, one of the most exciting voices of his generationPaul O'Rourke is a man made of contradictions: he loves the world, but d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,308 reviews

Moods

reflective 62%
funny 44%
challenging 37%
mysterious 31%
dark 24%
emotional 20%
sad 13%
hopeful 10%
tense 10%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 6%
informative 3%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 33%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.02

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