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373 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349111025
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Abacus
Publication date: 06 November 1997
Description
In these stories, the author renders the bizarre normal and the absurd hilarious, from the eerily real , almost holographic evocations of historical figures, to overtelevised game-show hosts and late-night comedians. In the title story, punk nihil...
Community Reviews Summary of 922 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
dark 50%
funny 44%
sad 22%
adventurous 5%
emotional 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 18% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 23%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Violence, Drug abuse, AlcoholismModerate
Abandonment, Death, Drug useMinor
Animal death373 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349111025
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Abacus
Publication date: 06 November 1997
Description
In these stories, the author renders the bizarre normal and the absurd hilarious, from the eerily real , almost holographic evocations of historical figures, to overtelevised game-show hosts and late-night comedians. In the title story, punk nihil...
Community Reviews Summary of 922 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
dark 50%
funny 44%
sad 22%
adventurous 5%
emotional 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 18% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 23%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Drug abuse, AlcoholismModerate
Abandonment, Death, Drug useMinor
Animal death