The Autograph Man by Zadie Smith

The Autograph Man

Zadie Smith

347 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional funny reflective slow-paced
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Description

Alex-Li Tandem sells autographs. His business is to hunt for names on paper, collect them, sell them, and occasionally fake them—all to give the people what they want: a little piece of Fame. But what does Alex want? Only the return of his father,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,196 reviews

Moods

funny 74%
reflective 72%
emotional 46%
challenging 26%
hopeful 16%
lighthearted 16%
sad 16%
dark 14%
adventurous 8%
informative 8%
tense 8%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 44%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 31% | Yes: 31%

Loveable characters?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Average rating

3.16

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