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483 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099422273
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 09 May 2002
Description
With Empire Falls" Richard Russo cements his reputation as one of America's most compelling and compassionate storytellers. Miles Roby has been slinging burgers at the Empire Grill for 20 years, a job that cost him his college education and much o...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,295 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
sad 50%
dark 33%
funny 29%
challenging 21%
hopeful 15%
tense 13%
relaxing 8%
mysterious 7%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mass/school shootings, Animal cruelty, Child abuseModerate
Gun violence, Mental illness, ViolenceMinor
Animal death, Cancer, Death
483 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099422273
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 09 May 2002
Description
With Empire Falls" Richard Russo cements his reputation as one of America's most compelling and compassionate storytellers. Miles Roby has been slinging burgers at the Empire Grill for 20 years, a job that cost him his college education and much o...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,295 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
sad 50%
dark 33%
funny 29%
challenging 21%
hopeful 15%
tense 13%
relaxing 8%
mysterious 7%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mass/school shootings, Animal cruelty, Child abuseModerate
Gun violence, Mental illness, ViolenceMinor
Animal death, Cancer, Death