126 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780413771704
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Methuen Publishing
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Uses trial transcripts, personal correspondence, interviews and other source materials to tell the story of the downfall of the great man of letters whose artistic genius has long been overshadowed by the scandal surrounding his imprisonment.
Community Reviews Summary of 157 reviews
Moods
emotional 53%
reflective 53%
funny 46%
challenging 40%
tense 26%
dark 20%
inspiring 13%
sad 13%
Pace
fast 46%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 44% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Police brutality
126 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780413771704
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Methuen Publishing
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Uses trial transcripts, personal correspondence, interviews and other source materials to tell the story of the downfall of the great man of letters whose artistic genius has long been overshadowed by the scandal surrounding his imprisonment.
Community Reviews Summary of 157 reviews
Moods
emotional 53%
reflective 53%
funny 46%
challenging 40%
tense 26%
dark 20%
inspiring 13%
sad 13%
Pace
fast 46%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 44% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Police brutality