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142 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400065226
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: 25 October 2005
Description
Thought to be lost for over 50 years, here is the first novel by one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century. Set in New York during the summer of 1945, this is the story of a young carefree socialite, Grady, who must make serious dec...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,102 reviews
Moods
emotional 47%
sad 32%
dark 24%
lighthearted 16%
tense 13%
adventurous 10%
funny 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
challenging 5%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attemptModerate
Toxic relationshipMinor
Racial slurs, Pregnancy, Drug use142 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400065226
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: 25 October 2005
Description
Thought to be lost for over 50 years, here is the first novel by one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century. Set in New York during the summer of 1945, this is the story of a young carefree socialite, Grady, who must make serious dec...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,102 reviews
Moods
emotional 47%
sad 32%
dark 24%
lighthearted 16%
tense 13%
adventurous 10%
funny 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
challenging 5%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attemptModerate
Toxic relationshipMinor
Racial slurs, Pregnancy, Drug use