Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan

Manhattan Beach

Jennifer Egan

449 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical emotional mysterious medium-paced
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The long-awaited, daring, and magnificent novel from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Visit from the Goon Squad. Manhattan Beach opens in Brooklyn during the Great Depression. Anna Kerrigan, nearly twelve years old, accompanies her father to...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,978 reviews

Moods

emotional 54%
mysterious 53%
adventurous 46%
reflective 45%
informative 25%
dark 24%
sad 21%
tense 18%
challenging 15%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 28%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 39% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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