Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Death, Toxic relationshipModerate
Murder, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughtsCommunity Reviews
Summary of 14061 reviews
Moods
sad 81%
reflective 68%
dark 53%
challenging 25%
tense 25%
mysterious 5%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 27% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 26% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%Average rating
150 pages | first published 1956
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ISBN/UID: 9780141032948
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Baldwin's haunting and controversial second novel is his most sustained treatment of sexuality, and a classic of gay literature. In a 1950s Paris swarming with expatriates and characterized by dangerous liaisons and hidden violence, an American fi...Book Information
150 pages | first published 1956
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ISBN/UID: 9780141032948
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Baldwin's haunting and controversial second novel is his most sustained treatment of sexuality, and a classic of gay literature. In a 1950s Paris swarming with expatriates and characterized by dangerous liaisons and hidden violence, an American fi...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Death, Toxic relationshipModerate
Murder, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughtsCommunity Reviews
Summary of 14061 reviews
Moods
sad 81%
reflective 68%
dark 53%
challenging 25%
tense 25%
mysterious 5%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 27% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 26% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%Average rating