Norwood by Charles Portis

Norwood

Charles Portis

190 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction adventurous funny fast-paced
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Out of the American Neon Desert of Roller Dromes, chili parlors, The Grand Ole Opry, and girls who want "to live in a trailer and play records all night" comes ex-marine and troubadour Norwood Pratt. Sent on a mission to New York by Grady Fring, t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 264 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
lighthearted 66%
adventurous 53%
reflective 26%
inspiring 13%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 43%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Plot: 30% | Character: 30%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.75

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