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88 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811223010
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 27 May 2014
Description
Driven mad by an office job, Lise flies south on holiday -- in search of passionate adventure and sex. In this metaphysical shocker, infinity and eternity attend Lise's last terrible day in the unnamed southern city that is her final destination.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,718 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
tense 47%
challenging 23%
funny 20%
adventurous 16%
reflective 15%
sad 11%
emotional 4%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Rape, Sexual violenceModerate
Mental illness, Sexual assault, KidnappingMinor
Sexual content
88 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811223010
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 27 May 2014
Description
Driven mad by an office job, Lise flies south on holiday -- in search of passionate adventure and sex. In this metaphysical shocker, infinity and eternity attend Lise's last terrible day in the unnamed southern city that is her final destination.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,718 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
tense 47%
challenging 23%
funny 20%
adventurous 16%
reflective 15%
sad 11%
emotional 4%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Rape, Sexual violenceModerate
Mental illness, Sexual assault, KidnappingMinor
Sexual content