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203 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780340494837
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Sceptre
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Powerful stories of dislocation, longing and desire which depict a disenchanted and rebellious urban fringe generation that is groping for human connection. (Or, more simply put, the angst of people-who-wear-black.)
Community Reviews Summary of 1,420 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
emotional 51%
sad 30%
tense 25%
challenging 22%
funny 15%
mysterious 15%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 31% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuseModerate
Drug use, Death, AlcoholMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Infidelity203 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780340494837
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Sceptre
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Powerful stories of dislocation, longing and desire which depict a disenchanted and rebellious urban fringe generation that is groping for human connection. (Or, more simply put, the angst of people-who-wear-black.)
Community Reviews Summary of 1,420 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
emotional 51%
sad 30%
tense 25%
challenging 22%
funny 15%
mysterious 15%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 31% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuseModerate
Drug use, Death, AlcoholMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Infidelity