348 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394569024
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Geek Love is the story of the Binewskis, a carny family whose mater- and paterfamilias set out—with the help of amphetamine, arsenic, and radioisotopes—to breed their own exhibit of human oddities. There’s Arturo the Aquaboy, who has flippers for ...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,144 reviews
Moods
challenging 47%
tense 38%
sad 35%
emotional 33%
mysterious 26%
funny 20%
reflective 17%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 32% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Incest, AbleismModerate
Rape, Drug abuse, Emotional abuseMinor
Fire/Fire injury348 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394569024
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Geek Love is the story of the Binewskis, a carny family whose mater- and paterfamilias set out—with the help of amphetamine, arsenic, and radioisotopes—to breed their own exhibit of human oddities. There’s Arturo the Aquaboy, who has flippers for ...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,144 reviews
Moods
challenging 47%
tense 38%
sad 35%
emotional 33%
mysterious 26%
funny 20%
reflective 17%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 32% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Incest, AbleismModerate
Rape, Drug abuse, Emotional abuseMinor
Fire/Fire injury