289 pages • first pub 1994 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 25 April 1995
Description
The characters in this extraordinary book are often - on the surface - depraved, vicious, cowardly and manipulative, but their essential humanity is never undermined. Two professors of philosophy turn pugilists; Leith removal men become the object...
Community Reviews Summary of 591 reviews
Moods
dark 88%
reflective 44%
emotional 33%
tense 27%
adventurous 22%
sad 22%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%
Pace
medium 38%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 26% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 40% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual contentModerate
Adult/minor relationship
289 pages • first pub 1994 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 25 April 1995
Description
The characters in this extraordinary book are often - on the surface - depraved, vicious, cowardly and manipulative, but their essential humanity is never undermined. Two professors of philosophy turn pugilists; Leith removal men become the object...
Community Reviews Summary of 591 reviews
Moods
dark 88%
reflective 44%
emotional 33%
tense 27%
adventurous 22%
sad 22%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%
Pace
medium 38%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 26% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 40% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual contentModerate
Adult/minor relationship