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226 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 23 March 1971
Description
A reclusive young man works in a San Francisco library for unpublishable books. Life's losers, an astonishing number of whom seem to be writers, can bring their manuscripts to the library, where they will be welcomed, registered and shelved. They ...
Community Reviews Summary of 469 reviews
Moods
funny 47%
reflective 47%
adventurous 23%
relaxing 17%
dark 11%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
challenging 5%
emotional 5%
informative 5%
Pace
slow 30%
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 91% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Medical content, MisogynyModerate
Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Racism
226 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 23 March 1971
Description
A reclusive young man works in a San Francisco library for unpublishable books. Life's losers, an astonishing number of whom seem to be writers, can bring their manuscripts to the library, where they will be welcomed, registered and shelved. They ...
Community Reviews Summary of 469 reviews
Moods
funny 47%
reflective 47%
adventurous 23%
relaxing 17%
dark 11%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
challenging 5%
emotional 5%
informative 5%
Pace
slow 30%
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 91% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Medical content, MisogynyModerate
Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Racism