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54 pages • first pub 1938 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241338957
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books/Penguin Classics
Publication date: 22 February 2018
Description
'Everything was dead, everything unreal; the dark mob was made up of stiff lay-figures'One of America's greatest writers explores mob violence, voyeurism and betrayal in these unforgettable tales of Californian life.Penguin Modern: fifty new books...
Community Reviews Summary of 361 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
mysterious 47%
tense 33%
sad 25%
challenging 23%
emotional 17%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Murder, DeathModerate
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Sexism
54 pages • first pub 1938 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241338957
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books/Penguin Classics
Publication date: 22 February 2018
Description
'Everything was dead, everything unreal; the dark mob was made up of stiff lay-figures'One of America's greatest writers explores mob violence, voyeurism and betrayal in these unforgettable tales of Californian life.Penguin Modern: fifty new books...
Community Reviews Summary of 361 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
mysterious 47%
tense 33%
sad 25%
challenging 23%
emotional 17%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Murder, DeathModerate
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Sexism