Purity by Jonathan Franzen

Purity

Jonathan Franzen

540 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional reflective medium-paced
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Purity by Jonathan Franzen is ideal for readers who enjoy sprawling, morally complex narratives that explore the intersections of personal identity, global secrets, and the lingering shadows of history through flawed, searching characters.

Community Reviews

3.49
based on 4,099 reviews

Moods

dark: 61%

emotional: 55%

reflective: 53%

mysterious: 31%

tense: 28%

challenging: 26%

adventurous: 25%

sad: 22%

funny: 17%

informative: 4%

hopeful: 2%

inspiring: 1%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

4% of readers chose fast
61% of readers chose medium
33% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
53% of readers chose A mix
39% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

68% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
52% of readers chose Complicated
34% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
44% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

89% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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