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231 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
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Language: English
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A ruthless dissection of American life in the late 1960s, Play It as It Lays captures the mood of an entire generation, the ennui of contemporary society reflected in spare prose that blisters and haunts the reader. Set in a place beyond good and ...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,703 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
sad 57%
emotional 53%
challenging 33%
tense 26%
mysterious 10%
funny 4%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 8% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 40% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
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Graphic
Abortion, Suicide, Mental illnessModerate
Domestic abuse, Homophobia231 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A ruthless dissection of American life in the late 1960s, Play It as It Lays captures the mood of an entire generation, the ennui of contemporary society reflected in spare prose that blisters and haunts the reader. Set in a place beyond good and ...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,703 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
sad 57%
emotional 53%
challenging 33%
tense 26%
mysterious 10%
funny 4%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 8% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 40% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 87% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Suicide, Mental illnessModerate
Domestic abuse, Homophobia