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632 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807159613
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: LSU Press
Publication date: 11 August 2014
Description
After more than three decades, the peerless wit and indulgent absurdity of A Confederacy of Dunces continues to attract new readers. Though the manuscript was rejected by many publishers during Toole's lifetime, his mother successfully published t...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,502 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 45%
adventurous 22%
challenging 20%
reflective 18%
dark 14%
sad 8%
emotional 6%
tense 5%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Homophobia, Racial slursModerate
Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuseMinor
Alcoholism, Rape, Gaslighting
632 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807159613
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: LSU Press
Publication date: 11 August 2014
Description
After more than three decades, the peerless wit and indulgent absurdity of A Confederacy of Dunces continues to attract new readers. Though the manuscript was rejected by many publishers during Toole's lifetime, his mother successfully published t...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,502 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 45%
adventurous 22%
challenging 20%
reflective 18%
dark 14%
sad 8%
emotional 6%
tense 5%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Homophobia, Racial slursModerate
Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuseMinor
Alcoholism, Rape, Gaslighting