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715 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143039860
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 September 2006
Description
The magnificent second novel from the legendary author of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Following the astonishing success of his first novel, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Ken Kesey wrote what Charles Bowden calls one of the few essential bo...
Community Reviews Summary of 761 reviews
Moods
reflective 69%
emotional 60%
dark 56%
sad 47%
tense 47%
adventurous 21%
funny 21%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
mysterious 4%
Pace
medium 19%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 34%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 34% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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Racial slurs, Injury/Injury detail, DeathMinor
Misogyny, Racism715 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143039860
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 September 2006
Description
The magnificent second novel from the legendary author of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Following the astonishing success of his first novel, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Ken Kesey wrote what Charles Bowden calls one of the few essential bo...
Community Reviews Summary of 761 reviews
Moods
reflective 69%
emotional 60%
dark 56%
sad 47%
tense 47%
adventurous 21%
funny 21%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
mysterious 4%
Pace
medium 19%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 34%Strong character development?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 34% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Injury/Injury detail, DeathMinor
Misogyny, Racism