Cities of the Red Night by William S. Burroughs

332 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

While young men wage war against an evil empire of zealous mutants, the population of this modern inferno is afflicted with the epidemic of a radioactive virus. An opium-infused apocalyptic vision from the legendary author of Naked Lunch is the fi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 152 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
funny 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 33%
tense 16%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | N/A: 40%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 20% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.58

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