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208 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140097313
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 07 April 1987
Description
From Paul Auster, author of the forthcoming 4 3 2 1: A novel - his debut work of fiction, the first volume in his acclaimed "New York Trilogy" series of novels Nominated for an Edgar Award for Best Mystery of the Year, City of Glass inaugurates th...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,775 reviews
Moods
reflective 53%
dark 52%
challenging 35%
tense 20%
adventurous 10%
sad 7%
funny 6%
emotional 5%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 33% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Confinement, Schizophrenia/PsychosisModerate
Grief, Sexual content, Death of parentMinor
Death, Alcohol, Excrement
208 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140097313
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 07 April 1987
Description
From Paul Auster, author of the forthcoming 4 3 2 1: A novel - his debut work of fiction, the first volume in his acclaimed "New York Trilogy" series of novels Nominated for an Edgar Award for Best Mystery of the Year, City of Glass inaugurates th...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,775 reviews
Moods
reflective 53%
dark 52%
challenging 35%
tense 20%
adventurous 10%
sad 7%
funny 6%
emotional 5%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 33% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Confinement, Schizophrenia/PsychosisModerate
Grief, Sexual content, Death of parentMinor
Death, Alcohol, Excrement