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223 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330301695
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador Books
Publication date: 09 October 1987
Description
Written in a montage form using diary extracts, memory flashbacks and narrative, this is a novel about stardom and drugs, while looking at some of the dangers and delights of our age - career, money, sex and insecurity. The author is also an actre...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,402 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
emotional 49%
dark 41%
lighthearted 21%
hopeful 20%
sad 15%
challenging 10%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
tense 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, AddictionModerate
Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, Eating disorderMinor
Death, Vomit, Medical content
223 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330301695
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador Books
Publication date: 09 October 1987
Description
Written in a montage form using diary extracts, memory flashbacks and narrative, this is a novel about stardom and drugs, while looking at some of the dangers and delights of our age - career, money, sex and insecurity. The author is also an actre...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,402 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
emotional 49%
dark 41%
lighthearted 21%
hopeful 20%
sad 15%
challenging 10%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
tense 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 42%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, AddictionModerate
Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, Eating disorderMinor
Death, Vomit, Medical content