A Bright Ray of Darkness by Ethan Hawke

A Bright Ray of Darkness

Ethan Hawke

256 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

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Description

The blistering story of a young man making his Broadway debut in Henry IV just as his marriage implodes—an utterly transfixing book about art and love, fame and heartbreak from the acclaimed actor/writer/director. Hawke’s first novel in nearly twe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,105 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
emotional 70%
dark 35%
sad 30%
challenging 18%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 17%
funny 16%
tense 14%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 17%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 49% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.74

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