New York City in 1979 by Kathy Acker

New York City in 1979

Penguin Modern #27

Kathy Acker

64 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction short stories dark fast-paced
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A tale of art, sex, blood, junkies and whores in New York's underground, from cult literary icon Kathy Acker.

Community Reviews Summary of 386 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
emotional 33%
reflective 33%
challenging 27%
sad 15%
adventurous 12%
funny 12%
tense 12%
mysterious 9%
inspiring 3%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 18%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 16% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4% | N/A: 4%

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