Monkey Grip: A Novel by Helen Garner

Monkey Grip: A Novel

Helen Garner

352 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction classics literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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When it first published in 1977, Monkey Grip was both a sensation and a lightning rod. While some critics praised the upstart Garner for her craft, many scorned her gritty depictions of the human body and all its muck, her frankness about sex and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 556 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
emotional 70%
sad 43%
dark 32%
challenging 29%
adventurous 14%
tense 14%
funny 13%
relaxing 9%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 42%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 96% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 34% | Yes: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 33% | Yes: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.68

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