The Moviegoer by Walker Percy

The Moviegoer

Walker Percy

6 hours, 35 minutes first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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A winner of the National Book Award, The Moviegoer established Walker Percy as an insightful and grimly humorous storyteller. It is the tale of Binx Bolling, a small-time stockbroker who lives quietly in suburban New Orleans, pursuing an interest ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,698 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
challenging 26%
emotional 23%
funny 23%
sad 21%
dark 19%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 8%
hopeful 7%
tense 5%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 34%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 95% | A mix: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 34% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.43

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