Fame: A Novel in Nine Episodes by Daniel Kehlmann

Fame: A Novel in Nine Episodes

Daniel Kehlmann with Carol Brown Janeway

181 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories challenging reflective medium-paced
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Imagine being famous. Being recognized on the street, adored by people who have never even met you, known the world over. Wouldn’t that be great? But what if, one day, you got stuck in a country where celebrity means nothing, where no one spoke yo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 628 reviews

Moods

mysterious 57%
reflective 55%
challenging 32%
adventurous 27%
dark 25%
emotional 24%
funny 18%
inspiring 18%
tense 18%
lighthearted 8%
sad 7%
informative 5%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 34%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.33

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