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246 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099999003
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Walter F. Starbuck was sent to prison in 1975 for his part in the American political scandals known collectively as Watergate. Now, he is coming out of jail, into the brave new world of 1980s Manhattan. This is the story of his first 24hrs of free...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,608 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
dark 41%
sad 19%
challenging 17%
emotional 16%
adventurous 13%
lighthearted 13%
informative 10%
hopeful 5%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 37% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Moderate
Racism, Misogyny, War
246 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099999003
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Walter F. Starbuck was sent to prison in 1975 for his part in the American political scandals known collectively as Watergate. Now, he is coming out of jail, into the brave new world of 1980s Manhattan. This is the story of his first 24hrs of free...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,608 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
dark 41%
sad 19%
challenging 17%
emotional 16%
adventurous 13%
lighthearted 13%
informative 10%
hopeful 5%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 37% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racism, Misogyny, War