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192 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780712668088
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pimlico
Publication date: 01 October 2001
Description
First published in 1956, The Ascent of Rum Doodle quickly became a mountaineering classic. As an outrageously funny spoof about the ascent of a peak in the Himalayas, many thought it was inspired by the 1953 conquest of Everest. But Bowman had dra...
Community Reviews Summary of 245 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 72%
adventurous 68%
hopeful 6%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 29% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
No: 69% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Classism, Racism
192 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780712668088
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pimlico
Publication date: 01 October 2001
Description
First published in 1956, The Ascent of Rum Doodle quickly became a mountaineering classic. As an outrageously funny spoof about the ascent of a peak in the Himalayas, many thought it was inspired by the 1953 conquest of Everest. But Bowman had dra...
Community Reviews Summary of 245 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 72%
adventurous 68%
hopeful 6%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 29% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
No: 69% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Classism, Racism