80 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679745365
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 04 May 1993
Description
In a terrifyingly short time, a male college instructor and his female student descend from a discussion of her grades into a modern reprise of the Inquisition. Innocuous remarks suddenly turn damning. Socratic dialogue gives way to heated assault...
Community Reviews Summary of 628 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
challenging 55%
reflective 37%
emotional 22%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
sad 3%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 79% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 37% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 24%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 96% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Sexual assault, Physical abuseModerate
Sexual harassmentMinor
Rape
80 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679745365
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 04 May 1993
Description
In a terrifyingly short time, a male college instructor and his female student descend from a discussion of her grades into a modern reprise of the Inquisition. Innocuous remarks suddenly turn damning. Socratic dialogue gives way to heated assault...
Community Reviews Summary of 628 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
challenging 55%
reflective 37%
emotional 22%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
sad 3%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 79% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 37% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 24%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 96% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Sexual assault, Physical abuseModerate
Sexual harassmentMinor
Rape