The Arrest: A Novel by Jonathan Lethem

The Arrest: A Novel

Jonathan Lethem

320 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction science fiction reflective slow-paced
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Now, post-Arrest, nothing is what it was. Sandy, who calls himself Journeyman, has landed in rural Maine. There he assists the butcher and delivers the food grown by his sister, Maddy, at her organic farm. But then Todbaum shows up in an extraordi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 349 reviews

Moods

reflective 69%
mysterious 46%
adventurous 37%
dark 30%
funny 27%
lighthearted 25%
challenging 9%
tense 9%
emotional 6%
hopeful 6%
sad 6%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 32%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 36% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.05

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