Blood and Guts in High School by Kathy Acker

Blood and Guts in High School

Kathy Acker

176 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction feminism thriller challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

A masterpiece of surrealist fiction, steeped in controversy upon its first publication in 1984, Blood and Guts in High School is the book that established Kathy Acker as the preeminent voice of post-punk feminism. With 2017 marking the 70th annive...

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Community Reviews Summary of 531 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
challenging 82%
tense 34%
sad 28%
emotional 22%
adventurous 17%
mysterious 17%
reflective 17%
funny 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 33%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | N/A: 19% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 30% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.27

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