The New York Trilogy by Paul Auster

The New York Trilogy

New York Trilogy #1-3

Paul Auster

314 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary mystery challenging dark mysterious medium-paced
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For readers who crave complex, layered mysteries that blur the lines between reality and fiction, The New York Trilogy by Paul Auster is a must-read, offering a exhilarating and stimulating journey that penetrates the darker corners of identity, crime, and the human condition.

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The remarkable, acclaimed series of interconnected detective novels – from the author of 4 3 2 1: A NovelThe New York Review of Books has called Paul Auster’s work “one of the most distinctive niches in contemporary literature.” Moving at the brea...

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Community Reviews

3.79
based on 6,418 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 90%

dark: 56%

challenging: 55%

reflective: 50%

tense: 35%

adventurous: 19%

emotional: 11%

sad: 9%

funny: 5%

inspiring: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

10% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
31% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

15% of readers chose Plot
46% of readers chose A mix
35% of readers chose Character
2% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

21% of readers chose Yes
54% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

5% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

6% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
79% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

63% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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