Independence Day by Richard Ford

Independence Day

Frank Bascombe #2

Richard Ford

464 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction literary reflective slow-paced
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Frank Bascombe, in the aftermath of his divorce and the ruin of his career, has entered an “Existence Period,” selling real estate in Haddam, New Jersey, and mastering the high-wire act of normalcy. But over one Fourth of July weekend, Frank is ca...

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Community Reviews Summary of 438 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
emotional 50%
challenging 40%
funny 30%
hopeful 20%
dark 10%

Pace

slow 90%
medium 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | No: 25% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 42%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.6

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