N. Y. C. in Nineteen Seventy-Nine by Kathy Acker

N. Y. C. in Nineteen Seventy-Nine

Penguin Modern #27

Kathy Acker

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Penguin Modern: fifty new books celebrating the pioneering spirit of the iconic Penguin Modern Classics series, with each one offering a concentrated hit of its contemporary, international flavour. Here are authors ranging from Kathy Acker to Jame...

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Community Reviews Summary of 386 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
emotional 33%
reflective 33%
challenging 27%
sad 15%
adventurous 12%
funny 12%
tense 12%
mysterious 9%
inspiring 3%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 18%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 16% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4% | N/A: 4%

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