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251 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140149043
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 July 1991
Description
"An original, raw, and wild novel that has held its power and demands to be read." --Viet Thanh Nguyen, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sympathizer Finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction and Winner of the American Book AwardWelcome ...
Community Reviews Summary of 302 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
tense 50%
reflective 43%
funny 40%
emotional 30%
sad 30%
informative 23%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 42% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 19% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 23% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 33% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | No: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Child abuse, Gun violenceModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceMinor
Drug use, Torture
251 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140149043
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 July 1991
Description
"An original, raw, and wild novel that has held its power and demands to be read." --Viet Thanh Nguyen, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sympathizer Finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction and Winner of the American Book AwardWelcome ...
Community Reviews Summary of 302 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
tense 50%
reflective 43%
funny 40%
emotional 30%
sad 30%
informative 23%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 42% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 19% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 23% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 33% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | No: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Child abuse, Gun violenceModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceMinor
Drug use, Torture