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A review by bestja01
A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole
challenging
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Definitely a farce, with some very funny moments. The main character, Ignatius, is absolutely insufferable, but that’s the point. It was a slow read but fun, and I liked the way everything came together at the end without rewarding/excusing the behavior of the characters.