And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks by William S. Burroughs

And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks

William S. Burroughs with Jack Kerouac

214 pages • first pub 1945 (editions)

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In alternating chapters that reveal a nascent period in their development as two of the twentieth century's most influential writers, Beat Generation icons William S. Burroughs and Jack Kerouac's And the Hippos Were Boiled in Their Tanks is an ele...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,086 reviews

Moods

dark 73%
tense 32%
mysterious 26%
reflective 23%
funny 21%
emotional 19%
adventurous 17%
sad 16%
challenging 8%
informative 8%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 42%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 44% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.62

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