Anagrams by Lorrie Moore

Anagrams

Lorrie Moore

225 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

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An extraordinary, often hilarious novel. --The New York TimesA revelatory tale of love gained and lost, from a master of contemporary American fiction. Gerard sits, fully clothed, in his empty bathtub and pines for Benna. Neighbors in the same apa...

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Community Reviews

3.87
based on 656 reviews

Moods

funny: 71%

reflective: 62%

sad: 60%

emotional: 53%

dark: 33%

challenging: 22%

lighthearted: 15%

mysterious: 11%

hopeful: 8%

inspiring: 6%

relaxing: 4%

tense: 4%

adventurous: 2%


Pace

13% of readers chose fast
73% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

10% of readers chose A mix
89% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

34% of readers chose Yes
51% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

52% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
62% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

88% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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