214 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007414987
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 16 November 2017
Description
A profoundly disturbing novel that ruthlessly dissects American life in the late 1960s, from the author of The White Album and The Year of Magical Thinking.Somewhere out beyond Hollywood, hollowed-out actress Maria Wyeth’s life plays out in a numb...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,979 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
sad 56%
emotional 52%
challenging 34%
tense 26%
mysterious 10%
funny 5%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 39% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Suicide, Mental illnessModerate
Domestic abuse, Homophobia
214 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007414987
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 16 November 2017
Description
A profoundly disturbing novel that ruthlessly dissects American life in the late 1960s, from the author of The White Album and The Year of Magical Thinking.Somewhere out beyond Hollywood, hollowed-out actress Maria Wyeth’s life plays out in a numb...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,979 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
sad 56%
emotional 52%
challenging 34%
tense 26%
mysterious 10%
funny 5%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 39% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Suicide, Mental illnessModerate
Domestic abuse, Homophobia