How to Be Alone
by Jonathan Franzen
Taste attributes: documentarypsychologicalslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticlinearenclosedemotive & stirringsocial commentarytroubled leadsunlikely connections
Boxlist takeExpect a realistic, slow-burning non-fiction book, fresh rather than familiar. Best if you like patience over pace.
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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
Open Library rating
3.7 / 5
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About This Book
Collection of some of Franzen's essays, including the one known as "the Harper's essay". Some are edited or tweaked from their original printings. A mixture of topics but well-written and enjoyable; Franzen is as thoughtful as ever.
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- Author
- Jonathan Franzen
- Published
- 2002
- Pages
- 306
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- Open Library
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