The Broom of the System by David Foster Wallace

The Broom of the System

David Foster Wallace

467 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging funny mysterious medium-paced
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For the seventieth anniversary of Penguin Classics, the Penguin Orange Collection celebrates the heritage of Penguin’s iconic book design with twelve influential American literary classics representing the breadth and diversity of the Penguin Clas...

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Moods

funny 84%
challenging 73%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
emotional 22%
adventurous 20%
lighthearted 16%
dark 11%
sad 7%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
tense 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 31%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 30% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.78

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