Leaving Las Vegas by John O'Brien

Leaving Las Vegas

John O'Brien

200 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional sad slow-paced

Description

Leaving Las Vegas, the first novel by John O’Brien, is a disturbing and emotionally wrenching story of a woman who embraces life and a man who rejects it. Sera, a prostitute, and Ben, an alcoholic, stumble together and discover in each other a res...

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Community Reviews Summary of 114 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 100%
challenging 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.95

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