Last Exit To Brooklyn by Hubert Selby Jr.

Last Exit To Brooklyn

Hubert Selby Jr.

missing page info Add in missing page information • first pub 1964 (editions)

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Description

A reissue of a controversial novel first published in 1964 which has been republished to coincide with a new film. Written by a Brooklyn-born, ex-marine and drug addict, it describes the world of prostitutes, junkies and drag queens that he knew w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 904 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
sad 73%
challenging 60%
emotional 50%
tense 42%
reflective 13%
adventurous 10%
funny 10%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 37%
medium 37%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 37% | Yes: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 46% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.79

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