288 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
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Language: English
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In this wild battering ram of a novel, which was originally published to vast controversy in 1965, Norman Mailer creates a character who might be a fictional precursor of the philosopher-killer he would later profile in The Executioner’s Song. As ...
Community Reviews Summary of 113 reviews
Moods
tense 100%
challenging 66%
dark 66%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Murder
288 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this wild battering ram of a novel, which was originally published to vast controversy in 1965, Norman Mailer creates a character who might be a fictional precursor of the philosopher-killer he would later profile in The Executioner’s Song. As ...
Community Reviews Summary of 113 reviews
Moods
tense 100%
challenging 66%
dark 66%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Murder