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363 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
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Language: English
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Absolutely one of the funniest, smartest, meanest books I know. John Self, the Rabelaisian narrator of the novel, is an advertising man and director of TV commercials who lurches through London and Manhattan, eating, drinking, drugging and smoking...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,044 reviews
Moods
funny 83%
challenging 33%
reflective 22%
sad 12%
emotional 10%
tense 10%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 6%
hopeful 2%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Domestic abuse, Drug use
363 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Absolutely one of the funniest, smartest, meanest books I know. John Self, the Rabelaisian narrator of the novel, is an advertising man and director of TV commercials who lurches through London and Manhattan, eating, drinking, drugging and smoking...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,044 reviews
Moods
funny 83%
challenging 33%
reflective 22%
sad 12%
emotional 10%
tense 10%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 6%
hopeful 2%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Domestic abuse, Drug use