192 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060971434
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: Not specified
Description
One of the most acclaimed novels of the late 20th century is back.When members of the National Book Critics Circle were polled to see which book they would most like to see republished, they chose Speedboat—“by far.” This story of a young female n...
Community Reviews Summary of 664 reviews
Moods
challenging 55%
funny 51%
adventurous 13%
emotional 13%
lighthearted 11%
mysterious 6%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
dark 2%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 38% | N/A: 38% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 28% | No: 22% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racial slurs, RacismMinor
Death, Abortion
192 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060971434
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: Not specified
Description
One of the most acclaimed novels of the late 20th century is back.When members of the National Book Critics Circle were polled to see which book they would most like to see republished, they chose Speedboat—“by far.” This story of a young female n...
Community Reviews Summary of 664 reviews
Moods
challenging 55%
funny 51%
adventurous 13%
emotional 13%
lighthearted 11%
mysterious 6%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
dark 2%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 38% | N/A: 38% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 28% | No: 22% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racial slurs, RacismMinor
Death, Abortion