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371 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
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Language: English
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All too often, this brilliant novel of thwarted love and revenge miscarried has been read for its political implications. Now though, a quarter century after The Joke was first published, and several years after the collapse of the Soviet-imposed ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,578 reviews
Moods
challenging 45%
emotional 42%
dark 39%
funny 29%
sad 24%
informative 11%
tense 11%
mysterious 8%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 44% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Rape, Suicide attempt, MisogynyModerate
Sexual assault, Violence, Emotional abuseMinor
Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide371 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
All too often, this brilliant novel of thwarted love and revenge miscarried has been read for its political implications. Now though, a quarter century after The Joke was first published, and several years after the collapse of the Soviet-imposed ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,578 reviews
Moods
challenging 45%
emotional 42%
dark 39%
funny 29%
sad 24%
informative 11%
tense 11%
mysterious 8%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 44% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Suicide attempt, MisogynyModerate
Sexual assault, Violence, Emotional abuseMinor
Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide