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307 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
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Language: English
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"The great California novel been written, in verse (and why not?): The Golden Gate gives great joy."--Gore VidalOne of the most highly regarded novels of 1986, Vikram Seth's story in verse made him a literary household name in both the United Stat...
Community Reviews Summary of 342 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
funny 58%
sad 54%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 29%
lighthearted 29%
adventurous 20%
relaxing 20%
dark 8%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 31%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 77% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, GriefModerate
Homophobia, Misogyny, Toxic relationshipMinor
Cancer, Death, Sexism
307 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"The great California novel been written, in verse (and why not?): The Golden Gate gives great joy."--Gore VidalOne of the most highly regarded novels of 1986, Vikram Seth's story in verse made him a literary household name in both the United Stat...
Community Reviews Summary of 342 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
funny 58%
sad 54%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 29%
lighthearted 29%
adventurous 20%
relaxing 20%
dark 8%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 31%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 77% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, GriefModerate
Homophobia, Misogyny, Toxic relationshipMinor
Cancer, Death, Sexism