The Anthologist by Nicholson Baker

243 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction poetry reflective slow-paced
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The Anthologist is narrated by Paul Chowder -- a once-in-a-while-published kind of poet who is writing the introduction to a new anthology of poetry. He's having a hard time getting started because his career is floundering, his girlfriend Roz has...

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Community Reviews Summary of 170 reviews

Moods

informative 63%
lighthearted 63%
reflective 63%
funny 54%
inspiring 36%
adventurous 9%
challenging 9%
emotional 9%
hopeful 9%
relaxing 9%
sad 9%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.68

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