436 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781573226523
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 01 February 1998
Description
The irresistible novel that was adapted into a major motion picture starring Leonardo DiCaprio.The Khao San Road, Bangkok -- first stop for the hordes of rootless young Westerners traveling in Southeast Asia. On Richard's first night there, in a l...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,441 reviews
Moods
dark 73%
tense 58%
mysterious 50%
reflective 20%
challenging 14%
funny 11%
emotional 9%
inspiring 4%
sad 3%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 26% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, BloodModerate
Drug abuse, Drug use, AlcoholMinor
Racial slurs, Sexual content, Gun violence
436 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781573226523
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 01 February 1998
Description
The irresistible novel that was adapted into a major motion picture starring Leonardo DiCaprio.The Khao San Road, Bangkok -- first stop for the hordes of rootless young Westerners traveling in Southeast Asia. On Richard's first night there, in a l...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,441 reviews
Moods
dark 73%
tense 58%
mysterious 50%
reflective 20%
challenging 14%
funny 11%
emotional 9%
inspiring 4%
sad 3%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 26% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, BloodModerate
Drug abuse, Drug use, AlcoholMinor
Racial slurs, Sexual content, Gun violence