Lanark: A Life in 4 Books by Alasdair Gray

Lanark: A Life in 4 Books

Alasdair Gray

560 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy adventurous reflective slow-paced
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Written under the influence of World War II, the British welfare state, the Scottish education system, Poe, Carroll, Joyce, Kafka, Pinocchio, and the Bible, this cult classic paints a surreal portrait of the modern world. "It should be widely read...

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Community Reviews Summary of 659 reviews

Moods

challenging 81%
dark 67%
reflective 55%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 32%
emotional 30%
sad 30%
funny 28%
tense 18%
inspiring 7%
informative 5%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 36%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 26% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.02

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