Bullet Park by John Cheever

Bullet Park

John Cheever

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fiction literary reflective slow-paced
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In this dark suburban drama, Cheever concerns himself with the two neighbors: Eliot Nailles, who loves his wife and son to distraction, and Paul Hammer, who, according to Nailles, is a bastard named after a common household tool. The pair soon bec...

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Community Reviews Summary of 156 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
funny 55%
mysterious 44%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
challenging 22%
emotional 22%
sad 22%
relaxing 11%

Pace

fast 44%
medium 33%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | Plot: 28% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | N/A: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.73

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