464 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781583220085
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Seven Stories Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Nelson Algren's devastating of that savage, subterranean world go gamblers, junkies, alcoholics, prostitutes, thieves, and degenerates remains unsurpassed as an authentic portrait of human depravity.Only a master like Algren could create such a pa...
Community Reviews Summary of 89 reviews
Moods
sad 100%
adventurous 66%
challenging 66%
tense 66%
funny 33%
reflective 33%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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464 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781583220085
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Seven Stories Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Nelson Algren's devastating of that savage, subterranean world go gamblers, junkies, alcoholics, prostitutes, thieves, and degenerates remains unsurpassed as an authentic portrait of human depravity.Only a master like Algren could create such a pa...
Community Reviews Summary of 89 reviews
Moods
sad 100%
adventurous 66%
challenging 66%
tense 66%
funny 33%
reflective 33%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.