Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Racial slurs, GriefModerate
Gun violence, Homophobia, MurderMinor
Adult/minor relationship, PedophiliaCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2381 reviews
Moods
mysterious 53%
funny 49%
reflective 46%
dark 25%
tense 12%
adventurous 9%
sad 8%
emotional 6%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 34% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%Average rating
315 pages | first published 1962
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ISBN/UID: 9781857150674
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Everyman's Library
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The American poet John Shade is dead. His last poem, 'Pale Fire', is put into a book, together with a preface, a lengthy commentary and notes by Shade's editor, Charles Kinbote. Known on campus as the 'Great Beaver', Kinbote is haughty, inquisitiv...Book Information
315 pages | first published 1962
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ISBN/UID: 9781857150674
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Everyman's Library
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The American poet John Shade is dead. His last poem, 'Pale Fire', is put into a book, together with a preface, a lengthy commentary and notes by Shade's editor, Charles Kinbote. Known on campus as the 'Great Beaver', Kinbote is haughty, inquisitiv...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Racial slurs, GriefModerate
Gun violence, Homophobia, MurderMinor
Adult/minor relationship, PedophiliaCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2381 reviews
Moods
mysterious 53%
funny 49%
reflective 46%
dark 25%
tense 12%
adventurous 9%
sad 8%
emotional 6%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 34% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%Average rating