Giles Goat-Boy by John Barth

Giles Goat-Boy

John Barth

750 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction challenging funny reflective slow-paced
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In this outrageously farcical adventure, hero\xa0 George Giles sets out to conquer the terrible Wescac computer system that threatens to destroy his community in this brilliant "fantasy of theology, sociology, and sex" (Time).

Community Reviews Summary of 81 reviews

Moods

funny 83%
reflective 66%
adventurous 50%
lighthearted 50%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
mysterious 16%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.47

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