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314 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The remarkable, acclaimed series of interconnected detective novels – from the author of 4 3 2 1: A NovelThe New York Review of Books has called Paul Auster’s work “one of the most distinctive niches in contemporary literature.” Moving at the brea...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,596 reviews
Moods
challenging 55%
dark 55%
reflective 51%
tense 32%
adventurous 17%
emotional 10%
sad 8%
funny 5%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 34% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 21% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
StalkingModerate
Child abuse, MisogynyMinor
Racial slurs, Death, Child death314 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The remarkable, acclaimed series of interconnected detective novels – from the author of 4 3 2 1: A NovelThe New York Review of Books has called Paul Auster’s work “one of the most distinctive niches in contemporary literature.” Moving at the brea...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,596 reviews
Moods
challenging 55%
dark 55%
reflective 51%
tense 32%
adventurous 17%
emotional 10%
sad 8%
funny 5%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 34% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 21% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
StalkingModerate
Child abuse, MisogynyMinor
Racial slurs, Death, Child death