Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs

Naked Lunch

William S. Burroughs

255 pages • first pub 1959 (view editions)

fiction classics literary challenging dark funny medium-paced
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Readers who appreciate experimental, transgressive narratives that blend dark humor with surreal explorations of addiction and identity would find Naked Lunch compelling.

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The book is structured as a series of loosely connected vignettes. Burroughs stated that the chapters are intended to be read in any order. The reader follows the narration of junkie William Lee, who takes on various aliases, from the U.S. to Mexi...

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Community Reviews

3.15
based on 6,462 reviews

Moods

dark: 87%

challenging: 80%

funny: 42%

tense: 24%

mysterious: 18%

reflective: 18%

adventurous: 14%

sad: 10%

emotional: 9%

informative: 6%

inspiring: 1%

lighthearted: 1%

Pace

20% of readers chose fast
49% of readers chose medium
29% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
19% of readers chose A mix
23% of readers chose Character
49% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

1% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
58% of readers chose No
14% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

4% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
73% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

65% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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