Brooklyn Crime Novel by Jonathan Lethem

Brooklyn Crime Novel

Jonathan Lethem

384 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction crime literary challenging funny reflective medium-paced
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1978 and two 14-year-old white boys are creating dubious art by using a hacksaw to cut multiple quarters into pieces. A child who’s just bought ice cream from a Mr. Softee truck witnesses a daylight sidewalk shooting in 1979. At another time, a co...

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Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
reflective 66%
funny 58%
informative 50%
emotional 41%
adventurous 33%
dark 25%
hopeful 16%
mysterious 16%
sad 16%
tense 16%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 8%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 25%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 40% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 27% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.84

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