Midnight Cowboy by James Leo Herlihy

Midnight Cowboy

James Leo Herlihy

169 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction classics dark mysterious relaxing medium-paced
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Joe Buck, naively charming Texan cowboy, seeks his fortune in the Big Apple, but encounters Ratso Rizzo, a sleazy, small-time con man with big dreams. Living on the fringe of society, these two outcasts develop an unlikely bond. This is the book o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 158 reviews

Moods

dark 70%
emotional 65%
sad 65%
reflective 35%
challenging 25%
funny 25%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 15%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 93% | A mix: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 47% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.92

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