The Day Of The Locust by Nathanael West

The Day Of The Locust

Nathanael West

108 pages first pub 1939 (editions)

fiction classics funny lighthearted slow-paced
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At the height of the Great Depression, aspiring artist Tod Hackett falls in love with Faye Greener, a beautiful starlet with big dreams. Through his work as a costume designer and his burgeoning friendship with Faye, Tod is introduced to the world...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,141 reviews

Moods

dark 70%
reflective 38%
funny 33%
challenging 31%
tense 26%
sad 23%
emotional 10%
mysterious 6%
lighthearted 5%
adventurous 3%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 35%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | Plot: 10% | A mix: 10% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1% | Yes: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.33

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