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142 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812975932
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Library
Publication date: 27 June 2006
Description
Thought to be lost for over 50 years, here is the first novel by one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century. Set in New York during the summer of 1945, this is the story of a young carefree socialite, Grady, who must make serious dec...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,071 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
sad 32%
dark 25%
lighthearted 16%
tense 13%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
funny 6%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attemptModerate
Suicide, Toxic relationshipMinor
Racial slurs, Pregnancy, Death142 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812975932
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Library
Publication date: 27 June 2006
Description
Thought to be lost for over 50 years, here is the first novel by one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century. Set in New York during the summer of 1945, this is the story of a young carefree socialite, Grady, who must make serious dec...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,071 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
sad 32%
dark 25%
lighthearted 16%
tense 13%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
funny 6%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attemptModerate
Suicide, Toxic relationshipMinor
Racial slurs, Pregnancy, Death