The Finger by William S. Burroughs

The Finger

Penguin Modern #25

William S. Burroughs

64 pages • missing pub info (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective medium-paced

Description

'He felt a sudden deep pity for the finger joint that lay there on the dresser, a few drops of blood gathering around the white bone.'A deliberately severed finger, a junky's Christmas miracle and a Tangier con-artist, among others, feature in the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 127 reviews

Moods

dark 72%
reflective 45%
mysterious 27%
tense 27%
challenging 18%
emotional 18%
funny 18%
sad 18%
adventurous 9%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 44%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 44% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.18

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