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297 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060790592
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 05 July 2005
Description
The enthralling debut from bestselling novelist Michael Chabon is a penetrating narrative of complex friendships, father-son conflicts, and the awakening of a young man's sexual identity. Chabon masterfully renders the funny, tender, and captivati...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,181 reviews
Moods
emotional 69%
adventurous 37%
funny 37%
dark 13%
mysterious 13%
sad 13%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 9%
inspiring 6%
tense 6%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 36% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Animal cruelty, Alcoholism, HomophobiaModerate
Violence, Drug abuseMinor
Antisemitism, Death297 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060790592
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 05 July 2005
Description
The enthralling debut from bestselling novelist Michael Chabon is a penetrating narrative of complex friendships, father-son conflicts, and the awakening of a young man's sexual identity. Chabon masterfully renders the funny, tender, and captivati...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,181 reviews
Moods
emotional 69%
adventurous 37%
funny 37%
dark 13%
mysterious 13%
sad 13%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 9%
inspiring 6%
tense 6%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 36% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Alcoholism, HomophobiaModerate
Violence, Drug abuseMinor
Antisemitism, Death