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252 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780449126738
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Travis McGee is a self-described beach bum who won his houseboat in a card game. He's also a knight errant who's wary of credit cards, retirement benefits, political parties, mortgages and television. He only works when his cash runs out and his r...
Community Reviews Summary of 640 reviews
Moods
adventurous 57%
mysterious 52%
tense 42%
reflective 26%
emotional 21%
funny 15%
sad 10%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Plot: 35% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 36% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 94% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Physical abuseModerate
Alcoholism, Body shaming, CursingMinor
Rape, Sexual assault252 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780449126738
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Travis McGee is a self-described beach bum who won his houseboat in a card game. He's also a knight errant who's wary of credit cards, retirement benefits, political parties, mortgages and television. He only works when his cash runs out and his r...
Community Reviews Summary of 640 reviews
Moods
adventurous 57%
mysterious 52%
tense 42%
reflective 26%
emotional 21%
funny 15%
sad 10%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Plot: 35% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 36% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 94% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Physical abuseModerate
Alcoholism, Body shaming, CursingMinor
Rape, Sexual assault