Vernon Subutex, 1 by Virginie Despentes

Vernon Subutex, 1

Vernon Subutex #1

Virginie Despentes with Frank Wynne

352 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging dark medium-paced

Description

Vernon Subutex: the man, the myth, the punk-lit sensation.WHO IS VERNON SUBUTEX?An urban legend.A fall from grace.The mirror who reflects us all.Vernon Subutex was once the proprietor of Revolver, an infamous music shop in Bastille. His legend spr...

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Moods

dark 73%
reflective 50%
funny 42%
challenging 37%
emotional 29%
sad 29%
adventurous 26%
tense 21%
mysterious 11%
hopeful 6%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 30%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 35% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

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3.72

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