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288 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
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Language: English
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The second novel in William Kennedy’s much-loved Albany cycle depicts Billy Phelan, a slightly tarnished poker player, pool hustler, and small-time bookie. A resourceful man full of Irish pluck, Billy works the fringes of the Albany sporting life...
Community Reviews Summary of 36 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
tense 33%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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288 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The second novel in William Kennedy’s much-loved Albany cycle depicts Billy Phelan, a slightly tarnished poker player, pool hustler, and small-time bookie. A resourceful man full of Irish pluck, Billy works the fringes of the Albany sporting life...
Community Reviews Summary of 36 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
tense 33%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.