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432 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679745327
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 31 March 1993
Description
Combining the lyrical observation of F. Scott Fitzgerald with the laser-bright social satire of Evelyn Waugh, Jay McInerney gives us a novel that is stunningly accomplished and profoundly affecting. As he maps the fault lines spreading through th...
Community Reviews Summary of 162 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
hopeful 50%
reflective 50%
dark 25%
funny 25%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Addiction, Drug use, Eating disorderModerate
Miscarriage, Sexual contentMinor
Racial slurs, Racism432 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679745327
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 31 March 1993
Description
Combining the lyrical observation of F. Scott Fitzgerald with the laser-bright social satire of Evelyn Waugh, Jay McInerney gives us a novel that is stunningly accomplished and profoundly affecting. As he maps the fault lines spreading through th...
Community Reviews Summary of 162 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
hopeful 50%
reflective 50%
dark 25%
funny 25%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Drug use, Eating disorderModerate
Miscarriage, Sexual contentMinor
Racial slurs, Racism