Agape, Agape by William Gaddis

Agape, Agape

William Gaddis

113 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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Description

The narrator, lying dying in bed, looks back over his life, raging and obsessing, his thoughts range widely, from the history of the piano to the role of the artist to our declining values.

Community Reviews Summary of 102 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
challenging 75%
informative 50%
emotional 37%
inspiring 37%
tense 37%
funny 25%
hopeful 25%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%
dark 12%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 25%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 16% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.55

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