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624 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140104707
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 January 1989
Description
A story about love and friendship and MarxismMany years ago Gerard Hernshaw and his friends "commissioned" one of their number to write a political book. Time passes and opinions change. "Why should we go on supporting a book which we detest?" Ros...
Community Reviews Summary of 71 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
funny 33%
lighthearted 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%
Pace
slow 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Grief, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Car accidentMinor
Alcoholism, Domestic abuse
624 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140104707
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 January 1989
Description
A story about love and friendship and MarxismMany years ago Gerard Hernshaw and his friends "commissioned" one of their number to write a political book. Time passes and opinions change. "Why should we go on supporting a book which we detest?" Ros...
Community Reviews Summary of 71 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
funny 33%
lighthearted 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%
Pace
slow 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Grief, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Car accidentMinor
Alcoholism, Domestic abuse