Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders

Lincoln in the Bardo

George Saunders

368 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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February 1862. The Civil War is less than one year old. The fighting has begun in earnest, and the nation has begun to realize it is in for a long, bloody struggle. Meanwhile, President Lincoln's beloved eleven-year-old son, Willie, lies upstairs ...

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Moods

emotional 67%
reflective 62%
sad 61%
dark 46%
challenging 43%
funny 35%
mysterious 30%
hopeful 19%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 7%
informative 6%
tense 5%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 41%
slow 38%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 12% | 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%

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3.83

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