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272 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743456456
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Publication date: 01 April 2002
Description
The basis for Mike Nichols' acclaimed 1967 film starring Dustin Hoffman -- and for successful stage productions in London and on Broadway -- this classic novel about a naive college graduate adrift in the shifting social and sexual mores of the 19...
Community Reviews Summary of 971 reviews
Moods
tense 35%
reflective 32%
emotional 25%
sad 20%
dark 17%
lighthearted 15%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
mysterious 7%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 4%
Pace
medium 38%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 95% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationshipModerate
Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, AlcoholMinor
Homophobia, Rape, Sexual content
272 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743456456
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Publication date: 01 April 2002
Description
The basis for Mike Nichols' acclaimed 1967 film starring Dustin Hoffman -- and for successful stage productions in London and on Broadway -- this classic novel about a naive college graduate adrift in the shifting social and sexual mores of the 19...
Community Reviews Summary of 971 reviews
Moods
tense 35%
reflective 32%
emotional 25%
sad 20%
dark 17%
lighthearted 15%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
mysterious 7%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 4%
Pace
medium 38%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 95% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationshipModerate
Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, AlcoholMinor
Homophobia, Rape, Sexual content