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245 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140049534
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 07 February 1984
Description
In "Monkey Grip", Helen Garner charts the lives of a generation. Her characters are exploring new ways of loving and living - and nothing is harder than learning to love lightly. Nora and Javo are trapped in a desperate relationship. Nora's addict...
Community Reviews Summary of 558 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
sad 44%
dark 33%
challenging 29%
adventurous 14%
funny 14%
tense 14%
relaxing 9%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 96% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 49% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 34% | Yes: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, AddictionModerate
Sexism, VomitMinor
Abortion
245 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140049534
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 07 February 1984
Description
In "Monkey Grip", Helen Garner charts the lives of a generation. Her characters are exploring new ways of loving and living - and nothing is harder than learning to love lightly. Nora and Javo are trapped in a desperate relationship. Nora's addict...
Community Reviews Summary of 558 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
sad 44%
dark 33%
challenging 29%
adventurous 14%
funny 14%
tense 14%
relaxing 9%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 96% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 49% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 34% | Yes: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, AddictionModerate
Sexism, VomitMinor
Abortion