10:04 by Ben Lerner

10:04

Ben Lerner

256 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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A stunning, urgent, and original novel from Ben Lerner (The Topeka School and Leaving the Atocha Station) about making art, love, and children during the twilight of an empire.In the last year, the narrator of 10:04 has enjoyed unlikely literary s...

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Moods

reflective 82%
challenging 51%
funny 36%
emotional 34%
hopeful 21%
dark 15%
informative 10%
mysterious 9%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 7%
sad 7%
tense 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 49%
medium 40%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 15% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 29% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 34% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.69

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