Americana by Don DeLillo

Americana

Don DeLillo

377 pages first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction literary reflective slow-paced
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Description

David Bell embodies the American dream. He's 28, has survived office coups, scandals, and beaten lesser rivals, to become an extremely successful TV exec. The images that flicker across America's screens, the fantasies that enthrall viewers, they ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 392 reviews

Moods

challenging 65%
reflective 65%
dark 55%
funny 45%
adventurous 35%
sad 15%
emotional 10%
informative 5%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.28

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