Eustace Chisholm and the Works by James Purdy

Eustace Chisholm and the Works

James Purdy

304 pages first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ reflective medium-paced
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No Purdy work has dazzled contemporary writers more than this haunting tale of unrequited love in an indifferent world. A seedy Depression-era boardinghouse in Chicago plays host to a game of emotional chairs (Guardian) in a novel initially condem...

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Community Reviews Summary of 24 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.08

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