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607 pages • first pub 1987 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0670819123
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking Penguin Inc.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A story about love and friendship and Marxism Many years ago Gerard Hernshaw and his friends “commissioned” one of their number to write a political book. Time passes and opinions change. “Why should we go on supporting a book which we detest?” Ro...
Community Reviews Summary of 71 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
funny 33%
lighthearted 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%
Pace
slow 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Suicide attemptModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Gun violenceMinor
Alcoholism, Domestic abuse607 pages • first pub 1987 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0670819123
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking Penguin Inc.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A story about love and friendship and Marxism Many years ago Gerard Hernshaw and his friends “commissioned” one of their number to write a political book. Time passes and opinions change. “Why should we go on supporting a book which we detest?” Ro...
Community Reviews Summary of 71 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
funny 33%
lighthearted 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%
Pace
slow 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Suicide attemptModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Gun violenceMinor
Alcoholism, Domestic abuse