110 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679734772
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 03 April 1991
Description
A coming-of-age classic, acclaimed by critics, beloved by readers of all ages, taught in schools and universities alike, and translated around the world – from the winner of the 2019 PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature.Th...
Community Reviews Summary of 15,780 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
hopeful 34%
inspiring 29%
sad 24%
funny 14%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 11%
dark 9%
adventurous 6%
relaxing 6%
informative 5%
tense 3%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 20%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 79% | A mix: 12% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassmentModerate
Rape, Child abuse, Physical abuseMinor
Death
110 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679734772
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 03 April 1991
Description
A coming-of-age classic, acclaimed by critics, beloved by readers of all ages, taught in schools and universities alike, and translated around the world – from the winner of the 2019 PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature.Th...
Community Reviews Summary of 15,780 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
hopeful 34%
inspiring 29%
sad 24%
funny 14%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 11%
dark 9%
adventurous 6%
relaxing 6%
informative 5%
tense 3%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 20%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 79% | A mix: 12% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual harassmentModerate
Rape, Child abuse, Physical abuseMinor
Death