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134 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241956786
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin General UK
Publication date: 12 June 2012
Description
'Junk is not, like alcohol or weed, a means to increased enjoyment of life. Junk is not a kick. It is a way of life' William Burroughs, legendary drug addict, founder member of the Beats and author of Naked Lunch, relates with unflinching realism ...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,098 reviews
Moods
informative 45%
reflective 44%
challenging 33%
sad 23%
tense 19%
funny 14%
emotional 12%
adventurous 11%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | Plot: 9% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, AddictionModerate
Racism, Sexual contentMinor
Animal cruelty, Death, Homophobia
134 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241956786
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin General UK
Publication date: 12 June 2012
Description
'Junk is not, like alcohol or weed, a means to increased enjoyment of life. Junk is not a kick. It is a way of life' William Burroughs, legendary drug addict, founder member of the Beats and author of Naked Lunch, relates with unflinching realism ...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,098 reviews
Moods
informative 45%
reflective 44%
challenging 33%
sad 23%
tense 19%
funny 14%
emotional 12%
adventurous 11%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | Plot: 9% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, AddictionModerate
Racism, Sexual contentMinor
Animal cruelty, Death, Homophobia