Generosity by Richard Powers

Generosity

Richard Powers

296 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction science fiction reflective slow-paced
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"It all begins when a young Algerian woman, Thassa, arrives in Russell Stone's writing class. Her stories reveal a horrific past, but her presence send spirits soaring. This glimpse of pure happiness in the most improbable of guises leaves Russell...

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Community Reviews Summary of 184 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
emotional 33%
mysterious 33%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 40%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.56

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