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192 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060919641
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 20 November 1991
Description
An openly political novel posing the people of the land against the forces of oppression. . . it has the virtues of wit and compassion and reveals the foundation upon which the later novels were constructed. --Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post Boo...
Community Reviews Summary of 512 reviews
Moods
tense 57%
mysterious 53%
reflective 42%
challenging 34%
funny 23%
sad 15%
emotional 11%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 39% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 26%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gun violenceModerate
Torture, Police brutalityMinor
Animal cruelty, Sexual content
192 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060919641
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 20 November 1991
Description
An openly political novel posing the people of the land against the forces of oppression. . . it has the virtues of wit and compassion and reveals the foundation upon which the later novels were constructed. --Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post Boo...
Community Reviews Summary of 512 reviews
Moods
tense 57%
mysterious 53%
reflective 42%
challenging 34%
funny 23%
sad 15%
emotional 11%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 39% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 26%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gun violenceModerate
Torture, Police brutalityMinor
Animal cruelty, Sexual content