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304 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099435013
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 20 April 1995
Description
The characters in this extraordinary book are often - on the surface - depraved, vicious, cowardly and manipulative, but their essential humanity is never undermined. Two professors of philosophy turn pugilists; Leith removal men become the object...
Community Reviews Summary of 749 reviews
Moods
dark 86%
reflective 34%
sad 31%
tense 24%
adventurous 20%
emotional 20%
challenging 17%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Character: 31% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 26% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 36% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 44% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual contentModerate
Adult/minor relationship
304 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099435013
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 20 April 1995
Description
The characters in this extraordinary book are often - on the surface - depraved, vicious, cowardly and manipulative, but their essential humanity is never undermined. Two professors of philosophy turn pugilists; Leith removal men become the object...
Community Reviews Summary of 749 reviews
Moods
dark 86%
reflective 34%
sad 31%
tense 24%
adventurous 20%
emotional 20%
challenging 17%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Character: 31% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 26% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 36% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 44% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual contentModerate
Adult/minor relationship