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362 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781890447373
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Open City Books
Publication date: 20 April 2004
Description
Saul Karoo is a memorable creation. He is a successful Hollywood script doctor, a fixer of flawed films. He is fifty, overweight, a heavy drinker and chain smoker. He is at an age when things break down, but he has no health insurance. His separat...
Community Reviews Summary of 112 reviews
Moods
sad 80%
funny 70%
reflective 60%
tense 60%
emotional 50%
challenging 20%
hopeful 10%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 22%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Misogyny
362 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781890447373
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Open City Books
Publication date: 20 April 2004
Description
Saul Karoo is a memorable creation. He is a successful Hollywood script doctor, a fixer of flawed films. He is fifty, overweight, a heavy drinker and chain smoker. He is at an age when things break down, but he has no health insurance. His separat...
Community Reviews Summary of 112 reviews
Moods
sad 80%
funny 70%
reflective 60%
tense 60%
emotional 50%
challenging 20%
hopeful 10%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 22%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Misogyny