Look at Me by Jennifer Egan

Look at Me

Jennifer Egan

544 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
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A National Book Award FinalistIn this ambitiously multilayered novel from the acclaimed and award-winning writer Jennifer Egan, a fashion model named Charlotte Swenson emerges from a car accident in her Illinois hometown with her face so badly sha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,078 reviews

Moods

dark 68%
mysterious 65%
reflective 52%
emotional 31%
tense 27%
sad 20%
challenging 18%
adventurous 9%
funny 9%
informative 6%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 39%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 42% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 43% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.37

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