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missing duration info • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781433226014
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Publication date: 01 March 2008
Description
David James Duncan's first novel, The River Why, met with such enthusiastic praise for its journey of self-discovery that it became a contemporary classic, with readers comparing Duncan to J. D. Salinger, Ken Kesey, and John Irving. In The Brother...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,008 reviews
Moods
reflective 73%
funny 64%
inspiring 50%
sad 44%
hopeful 41%
challenging 35%
adventurous 14%
dark 11%
relaxing 11%
lighthearted 8%
informative 5%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 35%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Sexual assault, Death of parentModerate
Cancer, Addiction, Religious bigotry
missing duration info • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781433226014
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Publication date: 01 March 2008
Description
David James Duncan's first novel, The River Why, met with such enthusiastic praise for its journey of self-discovery that it became a contemporary classic, with readers comparing Duncan to J. D. Salinger, Ken Kesey, and John Irving. In The Brother...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,008 reviews
Moods
reflective 73%
funny 64%
inspiring 50%
sad 44%
hopeful 41%
challenging 35%
adventurous 14%
dark 11%
relaxing 11%
lighthearted 8%
informative 5%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 35%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Sexual assault, Death of parentModerate
Cancer, Addiction, Religious bigotry