The Confessions of Max Tivoli by Andrew Sean Greer

The Confessions of Max Tivoli

Andrew Sean Greer

288 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical magical realism emotional reflective slow-paced
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"We are each the love of someone's life." So begins The Confessions of Max Tivoli, a heartbreaking love story with a narrator like no other.Born with the physical appearance of an elderly man, Max grows older mentally like any child, but his body ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 494 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 60%
sad 60%
challenging 40%
adventurous 30%
mysterious 20%
dark 10%
lighthearted 10%

Pace

slow 70%
medium 20%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 33% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

3.59

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