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186 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0349106576
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In their teens, Jim Willard and Bob Ford share a moment of sexual intimacy and Jim spends years searching for the recreation of that moment. When the opportunity occurs, it explodes with violence and pain. This was one of the first pieces of expli...
Community Reviews Summary of 687 reviews
Moods
dark 57%
reflective 52%
emotional 46%
tense 33%
challenging 26%
adventurous 9%
informative 6%
hopeful 5%
mysterious 4%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Homophobia, Rape, SexismModerate
Antisemitism, Toxic relationship, Sexual contentMinor
Racism, Racial slurs, War186 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0349106576
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In their teens, Jim Willard and Bob Ford share a moment of sexual intimacy and Jim spends years searching for the recreation of that moment. When the opportunity occurs, it explodes with violence and pain. This was one of the first pieces of expli...
Community Reviews Summary of 687 reviews
Moods
dark 57%
reflective 52%
emotional 46%
tense 33%
challenging 26%
adventurous 9%
informative 6%
hopeful 5%
mysterious 4%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Rape, SexismModerate
Antisemitism, Toxic relationship, Sexual contentMinor
Racism, Racial slurs, War