289 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0099435012
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Language: English
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Description
The characters in this extraordinary book are often - on the surface - depraved, vicious, cowardly and manipulative, but their essential humanity is never undermined. Two professors of philosophy turn pugilists; Leith removal men become the object...
Community Reviews Summary of 615 reviews
Moods
dark 90%
reflective 38%
emotional 28%
tense 28%
sad 23%
adventurous 19%
challenging 14%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 68% | Character: 31%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual contentModerate
Adult/minor relationship289 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0099435012
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The characters in this extraordinary book are often - on the surface - depraved, vicious, cowardly and manipulative, but their essential humanity is never undermined. Two professors of philosophy turn pugilists; Leith removal men become the object...
Community Reviews Summary of 615 reviews
Moods
dark 90%
reflective 38%
emotional 28%
tense 28%
sad 23%
adventurous 19%
challenging 14%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
Pace
medium 40%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 68% | Character: 31%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual contentModerate
Adult/minor relationship