The Last Chairlift by John Irving

The Last Chairlift

John Irving

912 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional funny reflective slow-paced
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In Aspen, Colorado, in 1941, Rachel Brewster is a slalom skier at the National Downhill and Slalom Championships. Little Ray, as she is called, finishes nowhere near the podium, but she manages to get pregnant. Back home, in New England, Little Ra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 284 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
reflective 71%
funny 53%
sad 38%
challenging 27%
dark 26%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%
adventurous 11%
informative 6%
tense 5%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 31%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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