Carpenter's Gothic by William Gaddis

Carpenter's Gothic

William Gaddis

262 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction reflective slow-paced
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This story of raging comedy and despair centers on the tempestuous marriage of an heiress and a Vietnam veteran. From their "carpenter gothic" rented house, Paul sets himself up as a media consultant for Reverend Ude, an evangelist mounting a gran...

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Community Reviews Summary of 51 reviews

Moods

challenging 50%
emotional 50%
tense 50%
dark 25%
funny 25%
mysterious 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.98

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