In the Distance by Hernán Díaz

In the Distance

Hernán Díaz

336 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical literary adventurous reflective sad medium-paced
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A young Swedish boy finds himself penniless and alone in California. He travels east in search of his brother, moving on foot against the great push to the west. Driven back over and over again on his journey through vast expanses, Håkan meets nat...

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Community Reviews

4.18
based on 3,045 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 82%

reflective: 64%

sad: 51%

dark: 43%

emotional: 40%

challenging: 26%

tense: 23%

mysterious: 14%

inspiring: 8%

hopeful: 7%

informative: 2%

funny: 1%

Pace

9% of readers chose fast
54% of readers chose medium
35% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
32% of readers chose A mix
60% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

71% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

56% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

45% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
34% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

38% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
32% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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