Lucky Jim by Kingsley Amis

Lucky Jim

Kingsley Amis with Eder Pérez Garay (Translator)

377 pages • first pub 1954 (view editions)

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This book is ideal for readers who relish sharp, character-driven social satire that skewers pretension and pomposity while still offering a wry, ultimately hopeful take on navigating absurd institutions and winning personal dignity.

Community Reviews

3.55
based on 2,642 reviews

Moods

funny: 88%

lighthearted: 69%

reflective: 15%

relaxing: 12%

hopeful: 9%

tense: 7%

adventurous: 6%

emotional: 6%

challenging: 5%

dark: 3%

inspiring: 2%

sad: 2%

informative: 1%

Pace

17% of readers chose fast
60% of readers chose medium
21% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
20% of readers chose A mix
73% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

34% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

31% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
38% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
89% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

90% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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