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391 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307809940
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 09 November 2011
Description
In this uproarious new novel, Richard Russo performs his characteristic high-wire walk between hilarity and heartbreak. Russo's protagonist is William Henry Devereaux, Jr., the reluctant chairman of the English department of a badly underfunded co...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,530 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
lighthearted 50%
emotional 25%
hopeful 15%
dark 12%
relaxing 9%
sad 4%
adventurous 3%
challenging 3%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Alcohol, Sexual contentModerate
Sexism, Sexual harassment, Animal deathMinor
Medical content, Racial slurs, Racism
391 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307809940
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 09 November 2011
Description
In this uproarious new novel, Richard Russo performs his characteristic high-wire walk between hilarity and heartbreak. Russo's protagonist is William Henry Devereaux, Jr., the reluctant chairman of the English department of a badly underfunded co...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,530 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
lighthearted 50%
emotional 25%
hopeful 15%
dark 12%
relaxing 9%
sad 4%
adventurous 3%
challenging 3%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Alcohol, Sexual contentModerate
Sexism, Sexual harassment, Animal deathMinor
Medical content, Racial slurs, Racism