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160 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141189919
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Language: English
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Description
Paperback edition. One of Burrough's most searing and astonishing writings. Dark, funny and full of the insights learned by courageous and intelligent writers who have genuinely lived on the very edges of society.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,077 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
challenging 37%
emotional 28%
sad 27%
adventurous 18%
mysterious 15%
tense 14%
funny 13%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 74% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug use, Addiction, Drug abuseModerate
Racial slurs, Racism, PedophiliaMinor
Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Cursing, Sexual assault160 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141189919
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Paperback edition. One of Burrough's most searing and astonishing writings. Dark, funny and full of the insights learned by courageous and intelligent writers who have genuinely lived on the very edges of society.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,077 reviews
Moods
reflective 54%
challenging 37%
emotional 28%
sad 27%
adventurous 18%
mysterious 15%
tense 14%
funny 13%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 74% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug use, Addiction, Drug abuseModerate
Racial slurs, Racism, PedophiliaMinor
Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Cursing, Sexual assault