208 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780752847672
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
TRAVIS McGEEHe's a self-described beach bum who won his houseboat in a card game. He's also a knight errant who's wary of credit cards, retirement benefits, political parties, mortgages, and television. He only works when his cash runs out and his...
Community Reviews Summary of 486 reviews
Moods
mysterious 62%
adventurous 56%
tense 43%
emotional 18%
funny 18%
reflective 18%
sad 6%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 31% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 33% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Physical abuseModerate
Alcoholism, Body shaming, CursingMinor
Rape, Sexual assault208 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780752847672
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Orion Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
TRAVIS McGEEHe's a self-described beach bum who won his houseboat in a card game. He's also a knight errant who's wary of credit cards, retirement benefits, political parties, mortgages, and television. He only works when his cash runs out and his...
Community Reviews Summary of 486 reviews
Moods
mysterious 62%
adventurous 56%
tense 43%
emotional 18%
funny 18%
reflective 18%
sad 6%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 31% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 33% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Physical abuseModerate
Alcoholism, Body shaming, CursingMinor
Rape, Sexual assault