Leaving the Atocha Station by Ben Lerner

Leaving the Atocha Station

Ben Lerner

186 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective medium-paced
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From a National Book Award finalist, this hilarious and profound first novel captures the experience of a the young American abroad while exploring the possibilities of art and authenticity in our time.Adam Gordon is a brilliant, if highly unrelia...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,516 reviews

Moods

reflective 89%
funny 38%
challenging 33%
emotional 28%
dark 13%
lighthearted 13%
sad 11%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 7%
tense 7%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 3%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 37%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | Yes: 30%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Average rating

3.63

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