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226 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 23 March 1971
Description
A reclusive young man works in a San Francisco library for unpublishable books. Life's losers, an astonishing number of whom seem to be writers, can bring their manuscripts to the library, where they will be welcomed, registered and shelved. They ...
Community Reviews Summary of 471 reviews
Moods
funny 44%
reflective 44%
adventurous 22%
relaxing 16%
dark 11%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
challenging 5%
emotional 5%
informative 5%
Pace
slow 28%
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | Yes: 30%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual contentModerate
Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Racism226 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 23 March 1971
Description
A reclusive young man works in a San Francisco library for unpublishable books. Life's losers, an astonishing number of whom seem to be writers, can bring their manuscripts to the library, where they will be welcomed, registered and shelved. They ...
Community Reviews Summary of 471 reviews
Moods
funny 44%
reflective 44%
adventurous 22%
relaxing 16%
dark 11%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
challenging 5%
emotional 5%
informative 5%
Pace
slow 28%
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | Yes: 30%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual contentModerate
Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Racism