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1079 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349121086
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Abacus
Publication date: 05 June 1997
Description
'A writer of virtuostic talents who can seemingly do anything' New York Times 'Wallace is a superb comedian of culture . . . his exuberance and intellectual impishness are a delight' James Wood, Guardian 'He induces the kind of laughter whic...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,321 reviews
Moods
funny 70%
dark 67%
reflective 55%
sad 47%
emotional 44%
mysterious 25%
tense 17%
adventurous 14%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 28% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Addiction, Drug useModerate
Suicide, Racial slurs, Suicide attemptMinor
Sexism, Homophobia, Incest1079 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349121086
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Abacus
Publication date: 05 June 1997
Description
'A writer of virtuostic talents who can seemingly do anything' New York Times 'Wallace is a superb comedian of culture . . . his exuberance and intellectual impishness are a delight' James Wood, Guardian 'He induces the kind of laughter whic...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,321 reviews
Moods
funny 70%
dark 67%
reflective 55%
sad 47%
emotional 44%
mysterious 25%
tense 17%
adventurous 14%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 28% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Addiction, Drug useModerate
Suicide, Racial slurs, Suicide attemptMinor
Sexism, Homophobia, Incest