88 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811223010
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 27 May 2014
Description
Driven mad by an office job, Lise flies south on holiday -- in search of passionate adventure and sex. In this metaphysical shocker, infinity and eternity attend Lise's last terrible day in the unnamed southern city that is her final destination.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,329 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
tense 46%
challenging 26%
funny 22%
adventurous 19%
reflective 18%
sad 10%
emotional 6%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 41% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Rape, MisogynyModerate
Sexual violence, Suicide, ViolenceMinor
Sexual assault, Mental illness
88 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811223010
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 27 May 2014
Description
Driven mad by an office job, Lise flies south on holiday -- in search of passionate adventure and sex. In this metaphysical shocker, infinity and eternity attend Lise's last terrible day in the unnamed southern city that is her final destination.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,329 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
tense 46%
challenging 26%
funny 22%
adventurous 19%
reflective 18%
sad 10%
emotional 6%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 41% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Rape, MisogynyModerate
Sexual violence, Suicide, ViolenceMinor
Sexual assault, Mental illness