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125 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9001548768
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 January 2006
Description
With the publication of Bright Lights, Big City in 1984, Jay McInerney became a literary sensation, heralded as the voice of a generation. The novel follows a young man, living in Manhattan as if he owned it, through nightclubs, fashion shows, edi...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,954 reviews
Moods
funny 57%
dark 50%
emotional 45%
sad 33%
adventurous 16%
challenging 13%
tense 8%
lighthearted 7%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 46%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 32% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug use, Drug abuse, Death of parentModerate
Terminal illness, Cancer, Toxic friendshipMinor
Transphobia, Animal cruelty, Homophobia125 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9001548768
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 January 2006
Description
With the publication of Bright Lights, Big City in 1984, Jay McInerney became a literary sensation, heralded as the voice of a generation. The novel follows a young man, living in Manhattan as if he owned it, through nightclubs, fashion shows, edi...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,954 reviews
Moods
funny 57%
dark 50%
emotional 45%
sad 33%
adventurous 16%
challenging 13%
tense 8%
lighthearted 7%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 46%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 32% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug use, Drug abuse, Death of parentModerate
Terminal illness, Cancer, Toxic friendshipMinor
Transphobia, Animal cruelty, Homophobia