A review by jmg1701
The Movie-goer by Walker Percy

reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book is by and for philosophers who want to read a philosophical text that has a plot. It’s not the typical 3-part story (exposition, climax, conclusion) but instead delves into the conflicts of wanting to discover what it is to really live and the life expected of the main character. 
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