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304 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780698411142
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 19 January 2016
Description
An exuberant, one-of-a-kind novel about love and family, war and nature, new money and old values by a brilliant New Yorker contributorThe Portable Veblen is a dazzlingly original novel that’s as big-hearted as it is laugh-out-loud funny. Set in a...
Community Reviews Summary of 968 reviews
Moods
emotional 51%
lighthearted 51%
reflective 42%
hopeful 20%
adventurous 11%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
informative 8%
mysterious 8%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 93% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 17%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Medical content, Mental illness, Toxic relationshipModerate
Car accident, War, Panic attacks/disordersMinor
Self harm, Islamophobia, Abortion304 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780698411142
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 19 January 2016
Description
An exuberant, one-of-a-kind novel about love and family, war and nature, new money and old values by a brilliant New Yorker contributorThe Portable Veblen is a dazzlingly original novel that’s as big-hearted as it is laugh-out-loud funny. Set in a...
Community Reviews Summary of 968 reviews
Moods
emotional 51%
lighthearted 51%
reflective 42%
hopeful 20%
adventurous 11%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
informative 8%
mysterious 8%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 93% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 17%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Medical content, Mental illness, Toxic relationshipModerate
Car accident, War, Panic attacks/disordersMinor
Self harm, Islamophobia, Abortion