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347 pages • first pub 1955 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802144669
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 13 July 2010
Description
First published in Paris in 1955, and originally banned in the United States, J. P. Donleavy's first novel is now recognized the world over as a masterpiece and a modern classic of the highest order. Set in Ireland just after World War II, The Gin...
Community Reviews Summary of 209 reviews
Moods
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
mysterious 33%
tense 33%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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Graphic
Toxic relationship, Misogyny
347 pages • first pub 1955 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802144669
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 13 July 2010
Description
First published in Paris in 1955, and originally banned in the United States, J. P. Donleavy's first novel is now recognized the world over as a masterpiece and a modern classic of the highest order. Set in Ireland just after World War II, The Gin...
Community Reviews Summary of 209 reviews
Moods
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
mysterious 33%
tense 33%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Misogyny