Suttree by Cormac McCarthy

Suttree

Cormac McCarthy

471 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)

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This compelling novel has as its protagonist Cornelius Suttree, living alone and in exile in a disintegrating houseboat on the wrong side of the Tennessee River close by Knoxville. He stays at the edge of an outcast community inhabited by eccentri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,140 reviews

Moods

dark 79%
challenging 68%
reflective 68%
sad 60%
funny 59%
emotional 40%
adventurous 30%
tense 11%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 81%
medium 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 1% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 39% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

4.18

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