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324 pages • first pub 1942 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156027861
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 13 January 2003
Description
This is the author's first novel, which relates the experiences of a young bohemian intellectual. The six episodes create a fascinating portrait of a New York social circle of the 1930s. McCarthy's bold insight and virtuoso style won her immediate...
Community Reviews Summary of 80 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
adventurous 16%
dark 16%
lighthearted 16%
mysterious 16%
sad 16%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 80% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Antisemitism, Racism, Racial slursMinor
Ableism, Alcoholism, Transphobia
324 pages • first pub 1942 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156027861
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 13 January 2003
Description
This is the author's first novel, which relates the experiences of a young bohemian intellectual. The six episodes create a fascinating portrait of a New York social circle of the 1930s. McCarthy's bold insight and virtuoso style won her immediate...
Community Reviews Summary of 80 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
adventurous 16%
dark 16%
lighthearted 16%
mysterious 16%
sad 16%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 80% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Antisemitism, Racism, Racial slursMinor
Ableism, Alcoholism, Transphobia