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244 pages • first pub 1944 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780815604198
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Don Birnam is a sensitive, charming and well-read man. Yet when left alone for a few days by his brother, he struggles with his overwhelming desire for alcohol, succumbs to it and, in the resulting prolonged agony, goes over much of his life up to...
Community Reviews Summary of 138 reviews
Moods
sad 84%
reflective 69%
emotional 38%
challenging 30%
tense 30%
funny 23%
adventurous 7%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 27% | Yes: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 36% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Alcohol, AlcoholismModerate
Homophobia, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Racial slurs, Suicide attempt, Vomit
244 pages • first pub 1944 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780815604198
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Don Birnam is a sensitive, charming and well-read man. Yet when left alone for a few days by his brother, he struggles with his overwhelming desire for alcohol, succumbs to it and, in the resulting prolonged agony, goes over much of his life up to...
Community Reviews Summary of 138 reviews
Moods
sad 84%
reflective 69%
emotional 38%
challenging 30%
tense 30%
funny 23%
adventurous 7%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 27% | Yes: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 36% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Alcohol, AlcoholismModerate
Homophobia, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Racial slurs, Suicide attempt, Vomit