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186 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374520380
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"When A Single Man was originally published, it shocked many by its frank, sympathetic, and moving portrayal of a gay man in midlife. George, the protagonist, is adjusting to life on his own after the sudden death of his partner, determined to per...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,904 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
sad 62%
dark 23%
funny 15%
challenging 14%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 5%
tense 5%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 95% | A mix: 2% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | No: 31% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Grief, AlcoholModerate
Racial slurs, Homophobia, RacismMinor
Car accident, Sexual content
186 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374520380
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"When A Single Man was originally published, it shocked many by its frank, sympathetic, and moving portrayal of a gay man in midlife. George, the protagonist, is adjusting to life on his own after the sudden death of his partner, determined to per...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,904 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
sad 62%
dark 23%
funny 15%
challenging 14%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 5%
tense 5%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 95% | A mix: 2% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | No: 31% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 41% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Grief, AlcoholModerate
Racial slurs, Homophobia, RacismMinor
Car accident, Sexual content