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Nathanael West
380 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140039078
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The four novels gathered here constitute the complete longer works of one the most brilliant and original American writers. West’s vision of American modernity is terrifyingly comical and diagnoses the tawdriness and meretriciousness of much of Am...
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Nathanael West
380 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140039078
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The four novels gathered here constitute the complete longer works of one the most brilliant and original American writers. West’s vision of American modernity is terrifyingly comical and diagnoses the tawdriness and meretriciousness of much of Am...
Community Reviews Summary of 5 reviews
Moods
dark 100%
funny 100%
adventurous 50%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
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If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.