313 pages • first pub 1944 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140018608
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A young American, vaguely conscious that he is "missing something," goes to Paris and India in search of God and the infinite.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,972 reviews
Moods
inspiring 28%
challenging 22%
emotional 21%
adventurous 19%
hopeful 15%
funny 13%
lighthearted 13%
relaxing 10%
mysterious 8%
sad 8%
informative 7%
dark 4%
tense 2%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Death, Racial slursModerate
Murder, Sexism, AddictionMinor
Sexual content, Xenophobia, Antisemitism313 pages • first pub 1944 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140018608
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A young American, vaguely conscious that he is "missing something," goes to Paris and India in search of God and the infinite.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,972 reviews
Moods
inspiring 28%
challenging 22%
emotional 21%
adventurous 19%
hopeful 15%
funny 13%
lighthearted 13%
relaxing 10%
mysterious 8%
sad 8%
informative 7%
dark 4%
tense 2%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Death, Racial slursModerate
Murder, Sexism, AddictionMinor
Sexual content, Xenophobia, Antisemitism