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274 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The famous confession of Alexander Portnoy, who is thrust through life by his unappeasable sexuality, yet held back at the same time by the iron grip of his unforgettable childhood. Hilariously funny, boldly intimate, startlingly candid, Portnoy’s...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,982 reviews
Moods
reflective 48%
dark 34%
challenging 24%
emotional 16%
lighthearted 15%
sad 11%
tense 7%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 94% | A mix: 5%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Sexism, Sexual assaultModerate
Racial slurs, Antisemitism, Misogyny274 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The famous confession of Alexander Portnoy, who is thrust through life by his unappeasable sexuality, yet held back at the same time by the iron grip of his unforgettable childhood. Hilariously funny, boldly intimate, startlingly candid, Portnoy’s...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,982 reviews
Moods
reflective 48%
dark 34%
challenging 24%
emotional 16%
lighthearted 15%
sad 11%
tense 7%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 94% | A mix: 5%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Sexism, Sexual assaultModerate
Racial slurs, Antisemitism, Misogyny