Midnight Cowboy by James Leo Herlihy
Midnight Cowboy

James Leo Herlihy

Midnight Cowboy

James Leo Herlihy

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction classics dark mysterious relaxing medium-paced

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The basis for the Oscar–winning buddy film. "There is no questioning the rampant power achieved through shriveling, shattering scenes" (Kirkus Reviews).Midnight Cowboy is considered by many to be one of the best American novels published since Wor...

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Community Reviews Summary of 132 reviews

Moods

dark 61%
sad 61%
emotional 46%
reflective 30%
funny 23%
challenging 15%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 16%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.9

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