Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders

Lincoln in the Bardo

George Saunders

343 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

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In his long-awaited first novel, American master George Saunders delivers his most original, transcendent, and moving work yet. Unfolding in a graveyard over the course of a single night, narrated by a dazzling chorus of voices, Lincoln in the Bar...

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Moods

emotional 67%
reflective 61%
sad 61%
dark 46%
challenging 43%
funny 34%
mysterious 30%
hopeful 19%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 8%
informative 6%
tense 5%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 39%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.83

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