609 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780671822200
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pocket Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This is the life and times of T. S. Garp, the bastard son of Jenny Fields—a feminist leader ahead of her times. This is the life and death of a famous mother and her almost-famous son; theirs is a world of sexual extremes—even of sexual assassinat...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,712 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
reflective 54%
dark 52%
sad 39%
lighthearted 18%
adventurous 17%
inspiring 17%
challenging 16%
hopeful 16%
tense 12%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%
informative 3%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 68% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Child deathModerate
Infidelity, Car accident, DeathMinor
Deadnaming, Gun violence, Hate crime609 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780671822200
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pocket Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This is the life and times of T. S. Garp, the bastard son of Jenny Fields—a feminist leader ahead of her times. This is the life and death of a famous mother and her almost-famous son; theirs is a world of sexual extremes—even of sexual assassinat...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,712 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
reflective 54%
dark 52%
sad 39%
lighthearted 18%
adventurous 17%
inspiring 17%
challenging 16%
hopeful 16%
tense 12%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%
informative 3%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 68% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Child deathModerate
Infidelity, Car accident, DeathMinor
Deadnaming, Gun violence, Hate crime