Jailbird by Kurt Vonnegut

Jailbird

Kurt Vonnegut

246 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction classics funny slow-paced

Description

Walter F. Starbuck was sent to prison in 1975 for his part in the American political scandals known collectively as Watergate. Now, he is coming out of jail, into the brave new world of 1980s Manhattan. This is the story of his first 24hrs of free...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,142 reviews

Moods

funny 84%
reflective 60%
dark 42%
challenging 19%
emotional 17%
adventurous 14%
lighthearted 12%
sad 12%
informative 9%
mysterious 6%
hopeful 4%
tense 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 34%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.72

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