360 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807159606
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: LSU Press
Publication date: 11 August 2014
Description
After more than three decades, the peerless wit and indulgent absurdity of A Confederacy of Dunces continues to attract new readers. Though the manuscript was rejected by many publishers during Toole's lifetime, his mother successfully published t...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,328 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 43%
challenging 22%
adventurous 21%
reflective 19%
dark 17%
sad 9%
emotional 6%
tense 5%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 53% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 69% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Racism, Body shamingModerate
Bullying, Emotional abuse, FatphobiaMinor
Alcoholism, Gaslighting, Addiction
360 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807159606
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: LSU Press
Publication date: 11 August 2014
Description
After more than three decades, the peerless wit and indulgent absurdity of A Confederacy of Dunces continues to attract new readers. Though the manuscript was rejected by many publishers during Toole's lifetime, his mother successfully published t...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,328 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 43%
challenging 22%
adventurous 21%
reflective 19%
dark 17%
sad 9%
emotional 6%
tense 5%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 53% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 69% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Racism, Body shamingModerate
Bullying, Emotional abuse, FatphobiaMinor
Alcoholism, Gaslighting, Addiction