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277 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307762726
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
His life was like a recurring nightmare: a train to nowhere. But an ordinary life has a way of taking an extraordinary turn. Add a girl whose ears are so exquisite that, when uncovered, they improve sex a thousand-fold, a runaway friend, a right-w...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,647 reviews
Moods
adventurous 66%
reflective 50%
dark 21%
funny 19%
challenging 18%
emotional 16%
sad 12%
tense 10%
relaxing 7%
lighthearted 6%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 33% | Character: 17% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 31% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Alcoholism, MisogynyModerate
Sexual content, Death, Mental illnessMinor
Alcohol, War277 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307762726
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
His life was like a recurring nightmare: a train to nowhere. But an ordinary life has a way of taking an extraordinary turn. Add a girl whose ears are so exquisite that, when uncovered, they improve sex a thousand-fold, a runaway friend, a right-w...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,647 reviews
Moods
adventurous 66%
reflective 50%
dark 21%
funny 19%
challenging 18%
emotional 16%
sad 12%
tense 10%
relaxing 7%
lighthearted 6%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 33% | Character: 17% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 31% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Alcoholism, MisogynyModerate
Sexual content, Death, Mental illnessMinor
Alcohol, War