Fup: A Modern Fable by Jim Dodge

Fup: A Modern Fable

Jim Dodge with Harry Horse

128 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction short stories adventurous fast-paced
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Fup There's Grandaddy Jake Santee, 99 years old, an unreformed gambler, cranky reprobate and fierce opponent of the work ethic. Thanks to his home-distilled hooch, Ol' Death Whisper, he reckons he's in with good shot at immortality. And then there...

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Community Reviews Summary of 285 reviews

Moods

funny 73%
lighthearted 52%
mysterious 43%
reflective 39%
adventurous 34%
emotional 26%
hopeful 13%
sad 13%
challenging 8%
relaxing 8%
inspiring 4%
tense 4%

Pace

fast 78%
medium 17%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 33% | No: 13% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.95

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