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368 pages • first pub 1925 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141184487
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 31 August 2000
Description
This is a portrait of New York City, drawn by describing the interconnected lives of dozens of people - bankers, chefs, bums, cabdrivers and others. Written in an impressionistic style, with vivid descriptions and bursts of overheard conversation,...
Community Reviews Summary of 491 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
dark 44%
adventurous 34%
emotional 31%
sad 26%
informative 21%
funny 10%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%
tense 10%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
slow 43%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 31% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 33% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Abortion, Alcohol, AntisemitismModerate
Suicide, Alcoholism, DeathMinor
Racial slurs368 pages • first pub 1925 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141184487
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 31 August 2000
Description
This is a portrait of New York City, drawn by describing the interconnected lives of dozens of people - bankers, chefs, bums, cabdrivers and others. Written in an impressionistic style, with vivid descriptions and bursts of overheard conversation,...
Community Reviews Summary of 491 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
dark 44%
adventurous 34%
emotional 31%
sad 26%
informative 21%
funny 10%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%
tense 10%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
slow 43%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 31% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 33% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Alcohol, AntisemitismModerate
Suicide, Alcoholism, DeathMinor
Racial slurs