Specimen Days: A Novel by Michael Cunningham
Specimen Days: A Novel

Michael Cunningham

Specimen Days: A Novel

Michael Cunningham

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fiction historical science fiction short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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In each section of Michael Cunningham's bold new novel, his first since The Hours, we encounter the same group of characters: a young boy, an older man, and a young woman. "In the Machine" is a ghost story that takes place at the height of the ind...

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Community Reviews Summary of 506 reviews

Moods

reflective 60%
challenging 46%
emotional 46%
mysterious 33%
hopeful 26%
adventurous 20%
sad 20%
dark 13%
funny 6%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 25%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 35% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 38%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.59

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