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347 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099561088
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Berlin, the Greek Islands, London and California. 1928, 1932, 1988 and 1940. Four portraits, four settings, four narrators, all known as "Christopher Isherwood"; all connected through their own experiences of private sexual hell. Often regarded as...
Community Reviews Summary of 79 reviews
Moods
funny 57%
adventurous 28%
dark 28%
emotional 28%
relaxing 28%
sad 28%
challenging 14%
Pace
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 71% | Yes: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 42%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
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Graphic
Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug abuseModerate
War, Death
347 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099561088
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Berlin, the Greek Islands, London and California. 1928, 1932, 1988 and 1940. Four portraits, four settings, four narrators, all known as "Christopher Isherwood"; all connected through their own experiences of private sexual hell. Often regarded as...
Community Reviews Summary of 79 reviews
Moods
funny 57%
adventurous 28%
dark 28%
emotional 28%
relaxing 28%
sad 28%
challenging 14%
Pace
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 71% | Yes: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 42%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug abuseModerate
War, Death