Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Toxic relationship, DeathModerate
Murder, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughtsCommunity Reviews
Summary of 14876 reviews
Moods
sad 81%
reflective 68%
dark 53%
challenging 25%
tense 25%
mysterious 5%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 27% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 27% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%Average rating
178 pages | first published 1956
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ISBN/UID: B00BABTC20
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 17 September 2013
Description
Baldwin's haunting and controversial second novel is his most sustained treatment of sexuality, and a classic of gay literature. In a 1950s Paris swarming with expatriates and characterized by dangerous liaisons and hidden violence, an American fi...Book Information
178 pages | first published 1956
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ISBN/UID: B00BABTC20
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 17 September 2013
Description
Baldwin's haunting and controversial second novel is his most sustained treatment of sexuality, and a classic of gay literature. In a 1950s Paris swarming with expatriates and characterized by dangerous liaisons and hidden violence, an American fi...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Toxic relationship, DeathModerate
Murder, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughtsCommunity Reviews
Summary of 14876 reviews
Moods
sad 81%
reflective 68%
dark 53%
challenging 25%
tense 25%
mysterious 5%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 27% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 27% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%Average rating