Omensetter's Luck by William H. Gass

Omensetter's Luck

William H. Gass

336 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction dark slow-paced
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The most important work of fiction by an American in this literary generation. -The New Republic Now celebrating the 50th anniversary of its publication, Omensetter's Luck is the masterful first novel by the author of The Tunnel, Middle C, On Bein...

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Community Reviews Summary of 145 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 87%
reflective 87%
mysterious 62%
tense 62%
funny 37%
sad 37%
emotional 25%

Pace

slow 87%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.97

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