142 pages • first pub 1933 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811220934
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 17 July 2013
Description
Praised by great writers from Flannery O'Conner to Jonathan Lethem, 'Miss Lonelyhearts' is an American classic. A newspaper reporter assigned to write the agony column in the depths of the Great Depression seeks respite from the poor souls who sen...
Community Reviews Summary of 230 reviews
Moods
reflective 51%
sad 48%
funny 31%
challenging 27%
emotional 20%
tense 13%
mysterious 10%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 31% | No: 27% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 26%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Animal death, Body shamingModerate
Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Violence142 pages • first pub 1933 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811220934
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 17 July 2013
Description
Praised by great writers from Flannery O'Conner to Jonathan Lethem, 'Miss Lonelyhearts' is an American classic. A newspaper reporter assigned to write the agony column in the depths of the Great Depression seeks respite from the poor souls who sen...
Community Reviews Summary of 230 reviews
Moods
reflective 51%
sad 48%
funny 31%
challenging 27%
emotional 20%
tense 13%
mysterious 10%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 31% | No: 27% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 26%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Animal death, Body shamingModerate
Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Violence