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289 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802140180
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 01 January 2001
Description
The book is structured as a series of loosely connected vignettes. Burroughs stated that the chapters are intended to be read in any order. The reader follows the narration of junkie William Lee, who takes on various aliases, from the U.S. to Mexi...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,390 reviews
Moods
challenging 79%
funny 41%
tense 25%
mysterious 19%
reflective 17%
adventurous 15%
emotional 9%
sad 8%
informative 5%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 48% | Character: 26% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 15%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 7% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, AddictionModerate
Racial slurs, Pedophilia, DeathMinor
Homophobia, Transphobia, Islamophobia
289 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802140180
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 01 January 2001
Description
The book is structured as a series of loosely connected vignettes. Burroughs stated that the chapters are intended to be read in any order. The reader follows the narration of junkie William Lee, who takes on various aliases, from the U.S. to Mexi...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,390 reviews
Moods
challenging 79%
funny 41%
tense 25%
mysterious 19%
reflective 17%
adventurous 15%
emotional 9%
sad 8%
informative 5%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 48% | Character: 26% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 15%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 7% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, AddictionModerate
Racial slurs, Pedophilia, DeathMinor
Homophobia, Transphobia, Islamophobia