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304 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345417985
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 23 June 1997
Description
"Truly remarkable . . . encompasses the longings and agonies of youth . . . a complex and moving novel."--Time"Astonishing . . . a writer of uncommon imaginative power. Whatever John Irving] writes, it will be worth reading."--Saturday ReviewIt i...
Community Reviews Summary of 391 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 50%
emotional 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
sad 25%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
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Moderate
Sexual content
304 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345417985
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 23 June 1997
Description
"Truly remarkable . . . encompasses the longings and agonies of youth . . . a complex and moving novel."--Time"Astonishing . . . a writer of uncommon imaginative power. Whatever John Irving] writes, it will be worth reading."--Saturday ReviewIt i...
Community Reviews Summary of 391 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 50%
emotional 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
sad 25%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexual content