Ghost by Alan Lightman

256 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction mystery challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced
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A stunning new novel about an ordinary man’s encounter with the extraordinary, from the author of Einstein’s Dreams.David Kurzweil, a quiet man with modest ambitions, was taking a break at his new job, when he saw something out of the corner of hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
reflective 66%
emotional 50%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

2.83

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