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4 hours, 39 minutes • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781615730599
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Highbridge Company
Publication date: 22 December 2009
Description
"When A Single Man was originally published, it shocked many by its frank, sympathetic, and moving portrayal of a gay man in midlife. George, the protagonist, is adjusting to life on his own after the sudden death of his partner, determined to per...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,932 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
sad 62%
dark 23%
funny 15%
challenging 14%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 5%
tense 5%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 95% | A mix: 2% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 31% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death, Grief, AlcoholModerate
Racial slurs, Homophobia, RacismMinor
Car accident, Sexual content, War4 hours, 39 minutes • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781615730599
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Highbridge Company
Publication date: 22 December 2009
Description
"When A Single Man was originally published, it shocked many by its frank, sympathetic, and moving portrayal of a gay man in midlife. George, the protagonist, is adjusting to life on his own after the sudden death of his partner, determined to per...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,932 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
sad 62%
dark 23%
funny 15%
challenging 14%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 5%
tense 5%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 95% | A mix: 2% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 31% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Grief, AlcoholModerate
Racial slurs, Homophobia, RacismMinor
Car accident, Sexual content, War