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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Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, this big, brilliant, profoundly observed novel by National Book Award Finalist Joshua Ferris explores the absurdities of modern life and one man's search for meaning. Paul O'Rourke is a man made of contradict...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,314 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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