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192 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784876142
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 03 June 1986
Description
"One morning, a man shaves off his long-worn moustache, hoping to amuse his wife and friends. But when nobody notices, or pretends not to have noticed, what started out as a simple trick turns to terror. As doubt and denial bristle, and every aspe...
Community Reviews Summary of 629 reviews
Moods
mysterious 65%
tense 61%
reflective 40%
challenging 27%
emotional 19%
sad 17%
funny 12%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 79% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 24% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Self harm, Suicide, Mental illnessModerate
Death of parent, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Body horror, Xenophobia, Blood
192 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784876142
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 03 June 1986
Description
"One morning, a man shaves off his long-worn moustache, hoping to amuse his wife and friends. But when nobody notices, or pretends not to have noticed, what started out as a simple trick turns to terror. As doubt and denial bristle, and every aspe...
Community Reviews Summary of 629 reviews
Moods
mysterious 65%
tense 61%
reflective 40%
challenging 27%
emotional 19%
sad 17%
funny 12%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 79% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 24% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Self harm, Suicide, Mental illnessModerate
Death of parent, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Body horror, Xenophobia, Blood