TransAtlantic by Colum McCann

TransAtlantic

Colum McCann

304 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - LONGLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE - NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY KIRKUS REVIEWSIn the National Book Award-winning Let the Great World Spin, Colum McCann thrilled readers with a marvelous high-wire act of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,360 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
adventurous 47%
emotional 47%
informative 43%
challenging 30%
inspiring 30%
sad 26%
hopeful 13%
dark 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 45%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 10% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.76

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