A Gate at the Stairs by Lorrie Moore

A Gate at the Stairs

Lorrie Moore

322 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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A novel on the anxiety and disconnection of post-9/11 America, on the insidiousness of racism, the blind-sidedness of war, and the recklessness thrust on others in the name of love.As the United States begins gearing up for war in the Middle East,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,353 reviews

Moods

reflective 57%
sad 57%
emotional 53%
dark 50%
funny 42%
challenging 28%
tense 17%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 45%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 39%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 30% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.18

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