A Friend of the Earth by T.C. Boyle

A Friend of the Earth

T.C. Boyle

271 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction speculative fiction reflective slow-paced
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Set partially in the 1980s and 90s and partially in the year 2025, T.C. Boyle's gripping new novel offers a provocative vision of the near future. Boyle tells the story of Tyrone Tierwater, a manager of a suburban shopping center in Peterskill, Ne...

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Community Reviews Summary of 200 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
reflective 60%
challenging 33%
sad 33%
adventurous 26%
funny 26%
emotional 13%
informative 13%
tense 13%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 33%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 22% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 27% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.47

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