The Arrest by Jonathan Lethem

The Arrest

Jonathan Lethem

320 pages • first pub 2020 (view editions)

fiction science fiction reflective slow-paced
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The Arrest is ideal for readers who enjoy contemplative science fiction that explores human resilience and the complexities of relationships in a subtly transformed world.

Description

From the award-winning author of The Feral Detective and Motherless Brooklyn comes an utterly original post apocalyptic yarn about two siblings, the man that came between them, and a nuclear-powered super car.

Community Reviews

3.11
based on 595 reviews

Moods

reflective: 63%

mysterious: 44%

dark: 36%

adventurous: 29%

funny: 22%

lighthearted: 19%

tense: 18%

emotional: 13%

challenging: 8%

hopeful: 5%

sad: 5%

relaxing: 2%

Pace

13% of readers chose fast
34% of readers chose medium
52% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

15% of readers chose Plot
47% of readers chose A mix
35% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

21% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
61% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

6% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

39% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
47% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

78% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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