The Complete Works of Nathanael West by Nathanael West

The Complete Works of Nathanael West

Nathanael West

421 pages first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction classics short stories funny lighthearted fast-paced
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The four novels gathered here constitute the complete longer works of one the most brilliant and original American writers. West’s vision of American modernity is terrifyingly comical and diagnoses the tawdriness and meretriciousness of much of Am...

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Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
funny 100%
adventurous 50%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.8

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