Bone in the Throat by Anthony Bourdain

Bone in the Throat

Anthony Bourdain

304 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced
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The acclaimed first novel by the New York Times bestselling author of Kitchen Confidential and host of Parts Unknown on CNN. A wildly funny, irreverent tale of murder, mayhem, and the mob.When up-and-coming chef Tommy Pagana settles for a less tha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 301 reviews

Moods

dark 72%
tense 72%
funny 38%
mysterious 33%
lighthearted 16%
adventurous 11%
challenging 11%
emotional 11%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 36%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | Character: 33% | A mix: 26%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.27

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