192 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060919641
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 20 November 1991
Description
An openly political novel posing the people of the land against the forces of oppression. . . it has the virtues of wit and compassion and reveals the foundation upon which the later novels were constructed. --Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post Boo...
Community Reviews Summary of 343 reviews
Moods
mysterious 50%
tense 42%
reflective 35%
challenging 21%
funny 21%
emotional 14%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 36% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 44% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gun violenceModerate
Torture, Police brutalityMinor
Animal cruelty, Sexual content
192 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060919641
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 20 November 1991
Description
An openly political novel posing the people of the land against the forces of oppression. . . it has the virtues of wit and compassion and reveals the foundation upon which the later novels were constructed. --Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post Boo...
Community Reviews Summary of 343 reviews
Moods
mysterious 50%
tense 42%
reflective 35%
challenging 21%
funny 21%
emotional 14%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 36% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 44% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gun violenceModerate
Torture, Police brutalityMinor
Animal cruelty, Sexual content