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176 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802127624
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 21 November 2017
Description
A masterpiece of surrealist fiction, steeped in controversy upon its first publication in 1984, Blood and Guts in High School is the book that established Kathy Acker as the preeminent voice of post-punk feminism. With 2017 marking the 70th annive...
Community Reviews Summary of 774 reviews
Moods
challenging 83%
sad 30%
tense 30%
emotional 26%
reflective 25%
funny 19%
mysterious 17%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 19% | N/A: 16% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 35% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Rape, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violenceMinor
Bullying, Cancer, Racism
176 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802127624
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 21 November 2017
Description
A masterpiece of surrealist fiction, steeped in controversy upon its first publication in 1984, Blood and Guts in High School is the book that established Kathy Acker as the preeminent voice of post-punk feminism. With 2017 marking the 70th annive...
Community Reviews Summary of 774 reviews
Moods
challenging 83%
sad 30%
tense 30%
emotional 26%
reflective 25%
funny 19%
mysterious 17%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 19% | N/A: 16% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 35% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 36% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Rape, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violenceMinor
Bullying, Cancer, Racism