272 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743456456
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Publication date: 01 April 2002
Description
The basis for Mike Nichols' acclaimed 1967 film starring Dustin Hoffman -- and for successful stage productions in London and on Broadway -- this classic novel about a naive college graduate adrift in the shifting social and sexual mores of the 19...
Community Reviews Summary of 760 reviews
Moods
reflective 37%
emotional 24%
lighthearted 24%
tense 24%
sad 21%
dark 18%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
No: 71% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 97% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationship, InfidelityModerate
Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, AlcoholMinor
Homophobia, Rape, Sexual content272 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743456456
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Publication date: 01 April 2002
Description
The basis for Mike Nichols' acclaimed 1967 film starring Dustin Hoffman -- and for successful stage productions in London and on Broadway -- this classic novel about a naive college graduate adrift in the shifting social and sexual mores of the 19...
Community Reviews Summary of 760 reviews
Moods
reflective 37%
emotional 24%
lighthearted 24%
tense 24%
sad 21%
dark 18%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
No: 71% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 97% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationship, InfidelityModerate
Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, AlcoholMinor
Homophobia, Rape, Sexual content