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268 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
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Language: English
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The Thief's Journal is perhaps Jean Genet's most authentically autobiographical novel, personifying his quest for spiritual glory through the pursuit of evil. Writing in the intensely lyrical prose style that is his trademark, the man, Jean Coctea...
Community Reviews Summary of 233 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
dark 54%
adventurous 45%
emotional 18%
funny 9%
mysterious 9%
sad 9%
tense 9%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
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268 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The Thief's Journal is perhaps Jean Genet's most authentically autobiographical novel, personifying his quest for spiritual glory through the pursuit of evil. Writing in the intensely lyrical prose style that is his trademark, the man, Jean Coctea...
Community Reviews Summary of 233 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
dark 54%
adventurous 45%
emotional 18%
funny 9%
mysterious 9%
sad 9%
tense 9%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.