Leaving the Atocha Station by Ben Lerner

Leaving the Atocha Station

Ben Lerner

186 pages • first pub 2011 (view editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective medium-paced
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Leaving the Atocha Station is ideal for readers who enjoy introspective narratives that explore the intersection of art, identity, and authenticity through the lens of a flawed yet relatable protagonist.

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From a National Book Award finalist, this hilarious and profound first novel captures the experience of a the young American abroad while exploring the possibilities of art and authenticity in our time.Adam Gordon is a brilliant, if highly unrelia...

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Community Reviews

3.64
based on 2,212 reviews

Moods

reflective: 90%

funny: 39%

emotional: 29%

challenging: 28%

dark: 14%

lighthearted: 14%

sad: 10%

adventurous: 9%

tense: 8%

inspiring: 6%

mysterious: 6%

relaxing: 4%

hopeful: 3%

informative: 3%

Pace

17% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
32% of readers chose slow
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medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

1% of readers chose Plot
7% of readers chose A mix
89% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

26% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
32% of readers chose No
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Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

19% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
70% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

96% of readers chose Yes
1% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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