Reviews

Junky by William S. Burroughs

jmcook's review against another edition

challenging dark informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

spectracommunist's review against another edition

4.0

The hilarious adventures with Morphine, Heroine, Goofballs, Marijuana, Cocaine, Peyote and ofcourse alcohol, and Yage remains to be abused; amidst the 50's drug-scene of the States and Mexico.

crisrobb's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

shrubc0re's review against another edition

challenging dark funny tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

sarasolo's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

k_pressley16's review against another edition

dark emotional sad slow-paced

3.5

lucazani11's review against another edition

4.0

"Junky" is a novel by William S. Burroughs, first published in 1953. The story follows the life of a young man named William Lee who becomes addicted to heroin and embarks on a life of crime to support his habit. The novel explores the seedy underworld of drug addiction, prostitution, and petty crime, and portrays a bleak and uncompromising view of life in urban America during the 1940s and 1950s. Through Lee's experiences, the novel offers a powerful critique of American society and its values, and portrays the struggle of the individual against the forces of addiction and social alienation. "Junky" is widely regarded as a classic of the Beat Generation and has had a significant influence on modern literature and culture

williamlimac's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

mboglioli4417's review

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No

4.0

roxanacosmina's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0