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225 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307277282
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 13 March 2007
Description
An extraordinary, often hilarious novel. --The New York TimesA revelatory tale of love gained and lost, from a master of contemporary American fiction. Gerard sits, fully clothed, in his empty bathtub and pines for Benna. Neighbors in the same apa...
Community Reviews Summary of 474 reviews
Moods
sad 61%
reflective 55%
emotional 44%
dark 38%
challenging 26%
lighthearted 17%
hopeful 8%
mysterious 8%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
adventurous 2%
Pace
slow 14%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 13%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 28% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Grief, Alcoholism, Death
225 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307277282
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 13 March 2007
Description
An extraordinary, often hilarious novel. --The New York TimesA revelatory tale of love gained and lost, from a master of contemporary American fiction. Gerard sits, fully clothed, in his empty bathtub and pines for Benna. Neighbors in the same apa...
Community Reviews Summary of 474 reviews
Moods
sad 61%
reflective 55%
emotional 44%
dark 38%
challenging 26%
lighthearted 17%
hopeful 8%
mysterious 8%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
adventurous 2%
Pace
slow 14%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 13%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 28% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Grief, Alcoholism, Death