Bone in the Throat by Anthony Bourdain

Bone in the Throat

Anthony Bourdain

304 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

The acclaimed first novel by the New York Times bestselling author of Kitchen Confidential and host of Parts Unknown on CNN. A wildly funny, irreverent tale of murder, mayhem, and the mob.When up-and-coming chef Tommy Pagana settles for a less tha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 202 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
tense 77%
funny 22%
mysterious 22%
lighthearted 11%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 25% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.24

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