496 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802129260
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 22 January 2019
Description
One of Will Self's best-loved novels, newly reissued by Grove, The Book of Dave begins when East End cabdriver Dave Rudman's wife takes from him his only son. In response, Dave pens a savage jeremiad against the contemporary world that filters his...
Community Reviews Summary of 122 reviews
Moods
sad 66%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
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496 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802129260
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 22 January 2019
Description
One of Will Self's best-loved novels, newly reissued by Grove, The Book of Dave begins when East End cabdriver Dave Rudman's wife takes from him his only son. In response, Dave pens a savage jeremiad against the contemporary world that filters his...
Community Reviews Summary of 122 reviews
Moods
sad 66%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.