Marathon Man by William Goldman

Marathon Man

William Goldman

236 pages first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction thriller emotional medium-paced
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Tom "Babe" Levy is a runner in every sense: racing tirelessly toward his goals of athletic and academic excellence--and endlessly away from the specter of his famous father's scandal-driven suicide. But an unexpected visit from his beloved older b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 499 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?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 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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