352 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571209842
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 08 June 2021
Description
When the first edition of Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams appeared, Margaret Walters said of it in the Guardian: 'the book does offer...new insight into her development as a writer, suggesting how even her mistakes and dead ends contributed t...
Community Reviews Summary of 507 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
dark 39%
challenging 27%
sad 24%
mysterious 18%
inspiring 15%
tense 15%
lighthearted 12%
funny 9%
relaxing 9%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 44% | A mix: 37% | N/A: 14% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
N/A: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 15% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | N/A: 23% | Yes: 11% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | N/A: 24% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attemptMinor
Racism352 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571209842
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 08 June 2021
Description
When the first edition of Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams appeared, Margaret Walters said of it in the Guardian: 'the book does offer...new insight into her development as a writer, suggesting how even her mistakes and dead ends contributed t...
Community Reviews Summary of 507 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
dark 39%
challenging 27%
sad 24%
mysterious 18%
inspiring 15%
tense 15%
lighthearted 12%
funny 9%
relaxing 9%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 44% | A mix: 37% | N/A: 14% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
N/A: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 15% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | N/A: 23% | Yes: 11% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | N/A: 24% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attemptMinor
Racism