45 pages 1 hour read

Walker Percy

The Moviegoer

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1961

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Walker Percy's The Moviegoer is lauded for its introspective depth and philosophical undertones, capturing the existential malaise of the 1960s. Critics praise its poetic prose and compelling character study. However, some readers find its pacing slow and the plot meandering. Overall, it remains a thought-provoking exploration of modern disconnection.

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Who Should Read The Moviegoer?

A reader who enjoys philosophical introspection and a poignant exploration of existentialism would appreciate Walker Percy's The Moviegoer. Fans of Albert Camus' The Stranger and J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye will find similar themes of searching for meaning and identity.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Period
Existentialism
Genre
American Literature
Southern Literature
Philosophy
Topics
History: World
Philosophy