A Bright Ray of Darkness by Ethan Hawke

A Bright Ray of Darkness

Ethan Hawke with Ethan Hawke (Narrator)

7 hours, 38 minutes first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction emotional reflective medium-paced
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Description

The first novel in nearly twenty years from the acclaimed actor/writer/director is a book about art and love, fame and heartbreak--a blistering story of a young man making his Broadway debut in Henry IV just as his marriage implodes. A bracing med...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,139 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
emotional 70%
dark 35%
sad 31%
challenging 18%
hopeful 17%
funny 16%
inspiring 16%
tense 14%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 17%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Average rating

3.73

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