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323 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781573228213
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 01 March 2000
Description
From the bestselling author of Funny Girl, About a Boy, and A Long Way Down, a wise and hilarious novel about love, heartbreak, and rock and roll. Rob is a pop music junkie who runs his own semi-failing record store. His girlfriend, Laura, has ju...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,692 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
lighthearted 51%
emotional 33%
hopeful 14%
sad 13%
relaxing 8%
dark 5%
inspiring 4%
challenging 2%
informative 1%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Toxic relationship, SexismModerate
Death of parent, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Abortion, Rape, Death
323 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781573228213
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 01 March 2000
Description
From the bestselling author of Funny Girl, About a Boy, and A Long Way Down, a wise and hilarious novel about love, heartbreak, and rock and roll. Rob is a pop music junkie who runs his own semi-failing record store. His girlfriend, Laura, has ju...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,692 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
lighthearted 51%
emotional 33%
hopeful 14%
sad 13%
relaxing 8%
dark 5%
inspiring 4%
challenging 2%
informative 1%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 89% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Toxic relationship, SexismModerate
Death of parent, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Abortion, Rape, Death