Naked Lunch: The Restored Text by William S. Burroughs Jr

Naked Lunch: The Restored Text

William S. Burroughs Jr

289 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction classics challenging dark funny medium-paced

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Since its original publication in Paris in 1959, Naked Lunch has become one of the most important novels of the twentieth century. Exerting its influence on the relationship of art and obscenity, it is one of the books that redefined not just lite...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,116 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
challenging 81%
funny 42%
tense 26%
mysterious 19%
reflective 16%
adventurous 15%
emotional 10%
sad 10%
informative 8%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 31%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 55% | Character: 20% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 16% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 9% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.13

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