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430 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780855940379
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Cedric Chivers Ltd.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Lust for Life is a biographical novel written by Irving Stone about the life of the famous Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh and his hardships. It was Stone's first major publication, and is largely based on the collection of letters between Vincent ...
Community Reviews Summary of 867 reviews
Moods
sad 65%
reflective 59%
inspiring 47%
informative 44%
dark 36%
challenging 19%
hopeful 19%
adventurous 13%
tense 13%
funny 5%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Suicide, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Self harm430 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780855940379
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Cedric Chivers Ltd.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Lust for Life is a biographical novel written by Irving Stone about the life of the famous Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh and his hardships. It was Stone's first major publication, and is largely based on the collection of letters between Vincent ...
Community Reviews Summary of 867 reviews
Moods
sad 65%
reflective 59%
inspiring 47%
informative 44%
dark 36%
challenging 19%
hopeful 19%
adventurous 13%
tense 13%
funny 5%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Self harm