Train Dreams (Granta Editions) by Denis Johnson

Train Dreams (Granta Editions)

Denis Johnson

128 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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Robert Grainier is a day labourer, and has been for as long as he can remember. It is the start of the twentieth century and the world is changing at a rapid place. Adrift following the loss of the family, Grainier struggles to make sense of this ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,201 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
sad 52%
emotional 48%
dark 38%
adventurous 21%
challenging 15%
mysterious 14%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 5%
funny 4%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 38%
medium 33%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.81

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