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159 pages • first pub 1944 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 January 1963
Description
The first novel by the author of The Adventures of Augie March is written in the form of a journal of a young man in Chicago during the winter of 1942. Having resigned his job, he is living in one room (supported by his wife), while awaiting his c...
Community Reviews Summary of 192 reviews
Moods
emotional 46%
challenging 40%
tense 26%
dark 13%
inspiring 13%
sad 13%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 6%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
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159 pages • first pub 1944 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 January 1963
Description
The first novel by the author of The Adventures of Augie March is written in the form of a journal of a young man in Chicago during the winter of 1942. Having resigned his job, he is living in one room (supported by his wife), while awaiting his c...
Community Reviews Summary of 192 reviews
Moods
emotional 46%
challenging 40%
tense 26%
dark 13%
inspiring 13%
sad 13%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 6%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.