192 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802125934
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 14 March 2017
Description
Leaving Las Vegas, the first novel by John O'Brien, is the disturbing and emotionally wrenching story of a woman who embraces life and a man who rejects it. Sera is a prostitute, content with the independence and routine she has carved out for her...
Community Reviews Summary of 121 reviews
Moods
sad 83%
emotional 66%
challenging 33%
reflective 33%
hopeful 16%
tense 16%
Pace
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Physical abuse, Sexual assaultMinor
Incest
192 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802125934
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 14 March 2017
Description
Leaving Las Vegas, the first novel by John O'Brien, is the disturbing and emotionally wrenching story of a woman who embraces life and a man who rejects it. Sera is a prostitute, content with the independence and routine she has carved out for her...
Community Reviews Summary of 121 reviews
Moods
sad 83%
emotional 66%
challenging 33%
reflective 33%
hopeful 16%
tense 16%
Pace
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Physical abuse, Sexual assaultMinor
Incest