Requiem for a Dream by Hubert Selby Jr.

Requiem for a Dream

Hubert Selby Jr.

240 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction classics literary thriller mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Harry Goldfarb, heroin addict and son of lonely widow Sara, cares only about enjoying the good life with girlfriend Marion and best friend Tyrone C Love, and making the most of all the hash, poppers and dope they can get. Sara Goldfarb sits at hom...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,749 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
sad 73%
emotional 62%
challenging 54%
tense 46%
reflective 37%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
mysterious 3%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 30%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 32% | No: 29%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 22% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 74% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Average rating

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