Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders

Lincoln in the Bardo

George Saunders

343 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

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In his long-awaited first novel, American master George Saunders delivers his most original, transcendent, and moving work yet. Unfolding in a graveyard over the course of a single night, narrated by a dazzling chorus of voices, Lincoln in the Bar...

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Moods

emotional 67%
reflective 62%
sad 60%
dark 46%
challenging 42%
funny 34%
mysterious 30%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 7%
informative 6%
tense 5%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 41%
slow 38%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.83

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