610 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781448111947
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This is the life and times of T. S. Garp, the bastard son of Jenny Fields—a feminist leader ahead of her times. This is the life and death of a famous mother and her almost-famous son; theirs is a world of sexual extremes—even of sexual assassinat...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,602 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
dark 52%
reflective 52%
sad 44%
adventurous 18%
challenging 18%
lighthearted 18%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 15%
tense 13%
relaxing 4%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 68% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Child death, Sexual assaultModerate
Transphobia, Infidelity, Car accidentMinor
Deadnaming, Domestic abuse, Gun violence610 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781448111947
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This is the life and times of T. S. Garp, the bastard son of Jenny Fields—a feminist leader ahead of her times. This is the life and death of a famous mother and her almost-famous son; theirs is a world of sexual extremes—even of sexual assassinat...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,602 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
dark 52%
reflective 52%
sad 44%
adventurous 18%
challenging 18%
lighthearted 18%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 15%
tense 13%
relaxing 4%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 68% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Child death, Sexual assaultModerate
Transphobia, Infidelity, Car accidentMinor
Deadnaming, Domestic abuse, Gun violence