The Book of Dave by Will Self

The Book of Dave

Will Self

496 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous reflective slow-paced
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Description

When East-End cabdriver Dave Rudman's wife takes from him his only son, Dave pens a gripping text – a compilation about everything from the environment, Arabs, and American tourists to sex, Prozac, and cabby lore – that captures all of his frustra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 184 reviews

Moods

adventurous 71%
challenging 71%
funny 57%
reflective 42%
dark 28%
emotional 28%
mysterious 28%
sad 28%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.44

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