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274 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781888451030
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Akashic Books
Publication date: 01 July 2000
Description
No simple tale of psychopathic yuppie greed, The Fuck-Up is a thriller with a literary soul set in the pre-chic lower east side. The narrative follows a nameless hero from the girlfriend who kicks him out for a most minor infidelity, to dismissal ...
Community Reviews Summary of 610 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
sad 39%
emotional 34%
reflective 30%
tense 21%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 13%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 95% | A mix: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 35% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Suicide, Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts
274 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781888451030
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Akashic Books
Publication date: 01 July 2000
Description
No simple tale of psychopathic yuppie greed, The Fuck-Up is a thriller with a literary soul set in the pre-chic lower east side. The narrative follows a nameless hero from the girlfriend who kicks him out for a most minor infidelity, to dismissal ...
Community Reviews Summary of 610 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
sad 39%
emotional 34%
reflective 30%
tense 21%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 13%
challenging 8%
lighthearted 4%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 95% | A mix: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 35% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Suicide, Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts