157 pages • first pub 1955 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140022643
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The author writes: The two long pieces in this book originally came out in The New Yorker ? RAISE HIGH THE ROOF BEAM, CARPENTERS in 1955, SEYMOUR ? An Introduction in 1959. Whatever their differences in mood or effect, they are both very much conc...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,162 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
funny 57%
sad 31%
challenging 29%
lighthearted 16%
dark 13%
inspiring 11%
informative 8%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 5% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 23% | No: 19% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Suicide, Grief
157 pages • first pub 1955 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140022643
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The author writes: The two long pieces in this book originally came out in The New Yorker ? RAISE HIGH THE ROOF BEAM, CARPENTERS in 1955, SEYMOUR ? An Introduction in 1959. Whatever their differences in mood or effect, they are both very much conc...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,162 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
funny 57%
sad 31%
challenging 29%
lighthearted 16%
dark 13%
inspiring 11%
informative 8%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 5% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 23% | No: 19% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Suicide, Grief