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295 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0440131480
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 January 1991
Description
Kilgore Trout is a widely published, but unknown writer who is invited to deliver a keynote address at a local arts festival in distant Midland City. Dwayne Hoover is a wealthy businessman who owns much of Midland City. Unfortunately Dwayne is men...
Community Reviews Summary of 15,727 reviews
Moods
dark 57%
reflective 52%
challenging 23%
lighthearted 18%
adventurous 17%
emotional 13%
sad 11%
mysterious 10%
tense 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 31% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 41% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, ViolenceModerate
Suicide, Rape
295 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0440131480
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 January 1991
Description
Kilgore Trout is a widely published, but unknown writer who is invited to deliver a keynote address at a local arts festival in distant Midland City. Dwayne Hoover is a wealthy businessman who owns much of Midland City. Unfortunately Dwayne is men...
Community Reviews Summary of 15,727 reviews
Moods
dark 57%
reflective 52%
challenging 23%
lighthearted 18%
adventurous 17%
emotional 13%
sad 11%
mysterious 10%
tense 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 31% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 41% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, ViolenceModerate
Suicide, Rape