Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Grief, HomophobiaModerate
Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual contentMinor
Car accident, MisogynyCommunity Reviews
Summary of 3170 reviews
Moods
emotional 69%
sad 64%
dark 24%
challenging 14%
funny 13%
hopeful 11%
tense 6%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
mysterious 3%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 94% | A mix: 2% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 34% | No: 32% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%Average rating
152 pages | first published 1964
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ISBN/UID: 9780099541288
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 04 February 2010
Description
Isherwood's short, poignant novel is a tender and wistful love storyCelebrated as a masterpiece from its first publication, A Single Man is the story of George, an English professor in suburban California left heartbroken after the death of his lo...Book Information
152 pages | first published 1964
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ISBN/UID: 9780099541288
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 04 February 2010
Description
Isherwood's short, poignant novel is a tender and wistful love storyCelebrated as a masterpiece from its first publication, A Single Man is the story of George, an English professor in suburban California left heartbroken after the death of his lo...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Grief, HomophobiaModerate
Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual contentMinor
Car accident, MisogynyCommunity Reviews
Summary of 3170 reviews
Moods
emotional 69%
sad 64%
dark 24%
challenging 14%
funny 13%
hopeful 11%
tense 6%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
mysterious 3%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 94% | A mix: 2% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 34% | No: 32% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%Average rating