The Alarming Palsy of James Orr by Tom Lee

The Alarming Palsy of James Orr

Tom Lee

208 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction literary dark reflective slow-paced
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Description

A Kafkaesque and darkly humorous "suburban gothic" that tracks the unraveling of man's body, mind, and life. James Orr--husband, father, reliable employee and all-around model citizen--awakes one morning to find half his face paralyzed. Waiting f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 60 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 60%
tense 60%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
reflective 20%
sad 20%

Pace

fast 60%
slow 20%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%

Average rating

2.89

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