227 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375421457
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Pantheon
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The extraordinary new novel from the acclaimed author of Bad Behavior and Two Girls, Fat and Thin, Veronica is about flesh and spirit, vanity, mortality, and mortal affection. Set mostly in Paris and Manhattan in the desperately glittering 1980s, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 432 reviews
Moods
dark 78%
emotional 65%
sad 50%
challenging 28%
tense 15%
funny 9%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Chronic illness, Terminal illness, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Addiction, Emotional abuse, Sexual contentMinor
Body shaming, Ableism, Alcoholism
227 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375421457
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Pantheon
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The extraordinary new novel from the acclaimed author of Bad Behavior and Two Girls, Fat and Thin, Veronica is about flesh and spirit, vanity, mortality, and mortal affection. Set mostly in Paris and Manhattan in the desperately glittering 1980s, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 432 reviews
Moods
dark 78%
emotional 65%
sad 50%
challenging 28%
tense 15%
funny 9%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Chronic illness, Terminal illness, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Addiction, Emotional abuse, Sexual contentMinor
Body shaming, Ableism, Alcoholism