Late City by Robert Olen Butler

Late City

Robert Olen Butler

304 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

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A visionary and poignant novel centered around former newspaperman Sam Cunningham as he prepares to die, Late City covers much of the early twentieth century, unfurling as a conversation between the dying man and a surprising God. As the two revie...

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Community Reviews Summary of 40 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 81%
sad 27%
challenging 18%
dark 18%
hopeful 18%
tense 18%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%

Pace

medium 81%
slow 9%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

4.0

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