The Last Gentleman by Walker Percy

The Last Gentleman

Walker Percy

416 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Will Barrett is a 25-year-old wanderer from the South living in New York City, detached from his roots and with no plans for the future—until the purchase of a telescope sets off a romance and changes his life forever.Publisher: Spring Arbor/Ingram.

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Community Reviews Summary of 118 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
funny 75%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
dark 25%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.51

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