Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
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Drug abuse, Drug use, AddictionModerate
Racism, Animal cruelty, BloodMinor
Death, Sexual content, HomophobiaCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1739 reviews
Moods
informative 43%
reflective 43%
challenging 36%
sad 29%
tense 25%
funny 13%
adventurous 11%
emotional 10%
mysterious 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Average rating
134 pages | first published 1953
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ISBN/UID: 9780241956786
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 05 April 2012
Description
'Junk is not, like alcohol or weed, a means to increased enjoyment of life. Junk is not a kick. It is a way of life' William Burroughs, legendary drug addict, founder member of the Beats and author of Naked Lunch, relates with unflinching reali...Book Information
134 pages | first published 1953
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ISBN/UID: 9780241956786
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 05 April 2012
Description
'Junk is not, like alcohol or weed, a means to increased enjoyment of life. Junk is not a kick. It is a way of life' William Burroughs, legendary drug addict, founder member of the Beats and author of Naked Lunch, relates with unflinching reali...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, AddictionModerate
Racism, Animal cruelty, BloodMinor
Death, Sexual content, HomophobiaCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1739 reviews
Moods
informative 43%
reflective 43%
challenging 36%
sad 29%
tense 25%
funny 13%
adventurous 11%
emotional 10%
mysterious 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Average rating