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368 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394757605
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 12 April 1988
Description
The story of a writer's singular journey--from one place to another, from the British colony of Trinidad to the ancient countryside of England, and from one state of mind to another--this is perhaps Naipaul's most autobiographical work. Yet it is ...
Community Reviews Summary of 99 reviews
Moods
informative 60%
reflective 60%
adventurous 20%
dark 20%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Average rating
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368 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394757605
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 12 April 1988
Description
The story of a writer's singular journey--from one place to another, from the British colony of Trinidad to the ancient countryside of England, and from one state of mind to another--this is perhaps Naipaul's most autobiographical work. Yet it is ...
Community Reviews Summary of 99 reviews
Moods
informative 60%
reflective 60%
adventurous 20%
dark 20%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.