In the Country of Last Things by Paul Auster

In the Country of Last Things

Paul Auster

188 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction challenging dark medium-paced
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In the Country of Last Things is Paul Auster’s dystopian future; a tense and compelling novel, ‘[a]s harrowing and intellectually playful as Beckett...’ (Time Out)This is the story of Anna Blume and her journey to find her lost brother, William, i...

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Community Reviews

3.83
based on 1,099 reviews

Moods

dark: 87%

sad: 70%

tense: 43%

reflective: 42%

emotional: 39%

mysterious: 39%

challenging: 34%

adventurous: 23%

hopeful: 7%

informative: 1%

inspiring: 1%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

20% of readers chose fast
59% of readers chose medium
20% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

21% of readers chose Plot
36% of readers chose A mix
42% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

53% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

45% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

44% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
36% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

30% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
43% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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