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Summary of 1058 reviews
Moods
funny 49%
inspiring 39%
hopeful 33%
lighthearted 30%
adventurous 18%
emotional 16%
relaxing 15%
dark 5%
informative 5%
challenging 3%
sad 3%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 96% | A mix: 2% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Average rating
196 pages | first published 1996
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ISBN/UID: 9781841956725
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate UK
Publication date: 07 July 2005
Description
Troubled by an inability to find any meaning in his life, the 25-year-old narrator of this deceptively simple novel quits university and eventually arrives at his brother's New York apartment.In a bid to discover what life is all about, he writes ...Book Information
196 pages | first published 1996
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ISBN/UID: 9781841956725
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate UK
Publication date: 07 July 2005
Description
Troubled by an inability to find any meaning in his life, the 25-year-old narrator of this deceptively simple novel quits university and eventually arrives at his brother's New York apartment.In a bid to discover what life is all about, he writes ...Book information
Content Warnings
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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.
Community Reviews
Summary of 1058 reviews
Moods
funny 49%
inspiring 39%
hopeful 33%
lighthearted 30%
adventurous 18%
emotional 16%
relaxing 15%
dark 5%
informative 5%
challenging 3%
sad 3%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 96% | A mix: 2% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Average rating