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144 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Description
Nationally syndicated cartoonist Lynda Barry's moving, quirky and honest first novel about a young girl's coming of age--which has also been a hit off-Broadway play--is back in print, with new artwork by the author. In The Good Times Are Killing M...
Community Reviews Summary of 147 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
reflective 71%
sad 42%
hopeful 28%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
Pace
slow 16%
medium 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
RacismModerate
Violence, Grief, Child death
144 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Nationally syndicated cartoonist Lynda Barry's moving, quirky and honest first novel about a young girl's coming of age--which has also been a hit off-Broadway play--is back in print, with new artwork by the author. In The Good Times Are Killing M...
Community Reviews Summary of 147 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
reflective 71%
sad 42%
hopeful 28%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
Pace
slow 16%
medium 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
RacismModerate
Violence, Grief, Child death