Torture the Artist by Joey Goebel

Torture the Artist

Joey Goebel

280 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark funny reflective slow-paced
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Vincent Spinetti is an archetypal tortured artist, a sensitive young writer who falls victim to alienation, parental neglect, poverty, depression, alcoholism, illness, nervous breakdowns, and unrequited love. He is painfully unaware that these tor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 238 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
emotional 55%
sad 55%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
challenging 29%
funny 25%
inspiring 18%
mysterious 14%
adventurous 7%
informative 7%
hopeful 3%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 30%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 39% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 20% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

4.04

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