The Broom Of The System by David Foster Wallace

The Broom Of The System

David Foster Wallace

467 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging funny mysterious medium-paced
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The book centers on the comparatively normal Lenore Beadsman, a 24-year-old telephone switchboard operator who gets caught in the middle of a Cleveland-based character drama. In Wallace's typically offbeat style, Lenore navigates three separate cr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,632 reviews

Moods

funny 84%
challenging 73%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
emotional 22%
adventurous 20%
lighthearted 16%
dark 11%
sad 7%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
tense 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 31%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 30% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.78

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