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241 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780413773272
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Methuen
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The dazzling novel, written in 1961, that established Walker Percy as one of the major voices in Southern literature is now available for the first time in Vintage paperback edition. "A brilliant novel. . . . . Percy touches the rim of so many hum...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,724 reviews
Moods
challenging 26%
emotional 22%
funny 22%
sad 21%
dark 19%
hopeful 8%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 5%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 94% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 34% | No: 29%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Average rating
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Graphic
RacismModerate
Suicide attempt, War, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Death, Racial slurs241 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780413773272
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Methuen
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The dazzling novel, written in 1961, that established Walker Percy as one of the major voices in Southern literature is now available for the first time in Vintage paperback edition. "A brilliant novel. . . . . Percy touches the rim of so many hum...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,724 reviews
Moods
challenging 26%
emotional 22%
funny 22%
sad 21%
dark 19%
hopeful 8%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 5%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 94% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 34% | No: 29%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
RacismModerate
Suicide attempt, War, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Death, Racial slurs