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244 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781783781379
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Granta
Publication date: 02 September 2014
Description
"A beautiful and utterly original novel about making art, love, and children during the twilight of an empire Ben Lerner's first novel, Leaving the Atocha Station, was hailed as "one of the truest (and funniest) novels. of his generation" (Lorin S...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,399 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
funny 37%
emotional 33%
hopeful 20%
dark 15%
informative 10%
mysterious 9%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 7%
sad 7%
tense 6%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 15% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 29% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 34% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%Average rating
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Abandonment, Alcohol, CancerModerate
Infertility, Chronic illness, Mental illnessMinor
Dementia, Racism, Sexual content
244 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781783781379
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Granta
Publication date: 02 September 2014
Description
"A beautiful and utterly original novel about making art, love, and children during the twilight of an empire Ben Lerner's first novel, Leaving the Atocha Station, was hailed as "one of the truest (and funniest) novels. of his generation" (Lorin S...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,399 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
funny 37%
emotional 33%
hopeful 20%
dark 15%
informative 10%
mysterious 9%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 7%
sad 7%
tense 6%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 15% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 29% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 34% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abandonment, Alcohol, CancerModerate
Infertility, Chronic illness, Mental illnessMinor
Dementia, Racism, Sexual content