Marathon Man by William Goldman

Marathon Man

William Goldman

336 pages first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction thriller emotional medium-paced
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William Goldman's remarkable career spans more than five decades, and his credentials run the gamut from bestselling novelist to Oscar-winning screenwriter to Hollywood raconteur. He's beloved by millions of readers as the author of the classic co...

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Community Reviews Summary of 517 reviews

Moods

tense 94%
dark 72%
adventurous 61%
mysterious 55%
emotional 27%
sad 22%
challenging 11%
funny 5%
reflective 5%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 33%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 42% | A mix: 42% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 33% | No: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 35% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 26%

Average rating

3.92

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