Omensetter's Luck by William H. Gass

Omensetter's Luck

William H. Gass

315 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

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Greeted as a masterpiece when it was first published in 1966, Omensetter's Luck is the quirky, impressionistic, and breathtakingly original story of an ordinary community galvanized by the presence of an extraordinary man. Set in a small Ohio town...

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Community Reviews Summary of 142 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 87%
reflective 87%
mysterious 62%
tense 62%
funny 37%
sad 37%
emotional 25%

Pace

slow 87%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.97

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