A Friend of the Earth by T.C. Boyle

A Friend of the Earth

T.C. Boyle

271 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction speculative fiction reflective slow-paced
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Set partially in the 1980s and 90s and partially in the year 2025, T.C. Boyle's gripping new novel offers a provocative vision of the near future. Boyle tells the story of Tyrone Tierwater, a manager of a suburban shopping center in Peterskill, Ne...

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Community Reviews Summary of 199 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
reflective 64%
challenging 35%
sad 28%
adventurous 21%
funny 21%
emotional 14%
informative 14%
tense 14%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 35%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.46

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