In the Distance by Hernán Díaz

In the Distance

Hernán Díaz

344 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical literary adventurous reflective slow-paced
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Finalist for the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for FictionA young Swedish immigrant finds himself penniless and alone in California. The boy travels East in search of his brother, moving on foot against the great current of emigrants pushing West. Driven ba...

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Moods

adventurous 82%
reflective 66%
sad 51%
dark 42%
emotional 40%
challenging 28%
tense 23%
mysterious 13%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 7%
informative 2%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 41%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.19

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