400 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060927240
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 27 March 1996
Description
In the tradition Huckleberry Finn and The Catcherin the Rye, Russell Banks's quintessential novel of adisaffected homeless youth living on the edge of society "redefines theyoung modern anti-hero. . . . Rule of the Bone has its own culture andlang...
Community Reviews Summary of 396 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
adventurous 60%
funny 40%
dark 30%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 30%
sad 20%
informative 10%
tense 10%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 42% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 28%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexual harassment400 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060927240
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 27 March 1996
Description
In the tradition Huckleberry Finn and The Catcherin the Rye, Russell Banks's quintessential novel of adisaffected homeless youth living on the edge of society "redefines theyoung modern anti-hero. . . . Rule of the Bone has its own culture andlang...
Community Reviews Summary of 396 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
adventurous 60%
funny 40%
dark 30%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 30%
sad 20%
informative 10%
tense 10%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 42% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 28%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexual harassment