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127 pages • first pub 1928 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780714526270
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Marion Boyars Publishers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1928, Georges Bataille published this first novel under a pseudonym, a legendary shocker that uncovers the dark side of the erotic by means of forbidden obsessive fantasies of excess and sexual extremes. A classic of pornographic literature, St...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,549 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
tense 21%
reflective 17%
adventurous 10%
funny 10%
mysterious 10%
emotional 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 22%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | Plot: 23% | A mix: 14% | N/A: 10%Strong character development?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Sexual content, Sexual violence, RapeModerate
Animal death, Suicide, Animal crueltyMinor
Racism, Alcohol127 pages • first pub 1928 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780714526270
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Marion Boyars Publishers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1928, Georges Bataille published this first novel under a pseudonym, a legendary shocker that uncovers the dark side of the erotic by means of forbidden obsessive fantasies of excess and sexual extremes. A classic of pornographic literature, St...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,549 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
tense 21%
reflective 17%
adventurous 10%
funny 10%
mysterious 10%
emotional 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 22%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | Plot: 23% | A mix: 14% | N/A: 10%Strong character development?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Sexual violence, RapeModerate
Animal death, Suicide, Animal crueltyMinor
Racism, Alcohol