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392 pages • first pub 1955 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0307788083
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 01 December 2011
Description
The annotated text of this modern classic. It assiduously illuminates the extravagant wordplay and the frequent literary allusions, parodies, and cross-references. Edited with a preface, introduction and notes by Alfred Appel, Jr.
Community Reviews Summary of 52,922 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
tense 40%
sad 38%
emotional 29%
reflective 26%
funny 9%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 4%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
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Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuseModerate
Death of parent392 pages • first pub 1955 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0307788083
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 01 December 2011
Description
The annotated text of this modern classic. It assiduously illuminates the extravagant wordplay and the frequent literary allusions, parodies, and cross-references. Edited with a preface, introduction and notes by Alfred Appel, Jr.
Community Reviews Summary of 52,922 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
tense 40%
sad 38%
emotional 29%
reflective 26%
funny 9%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 4%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 79% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuseModerate
Death of parent