512 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743297318
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Publication date: 10 October 2006
Description
The spectacular, history-making first novel about a young man's coming of age by literary legend Thomas Wolfe, first published in 1929 and long considered a classic of twentieth century literature. A legendary author on par with William Faulkner a...
Community Reviews Summary of 354 reviews
Moods
emotional 76%
sad 47%
challenging 35%
dark 29%
inspiring 17%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
mysterious 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Antisemitism
512 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743297318
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Publication date: 10 October 2006
Description
The spectacular, history-making first novel about a young man's coming of age by literary legend Thomas Wolfe, first published in 1929 and long considered a classic of twentieth century literature. A legendary author on par with William Faulkner a...
Community Reviews Summary of 354 reviews
Moods
emotional 76%
sad 47%
challenging 35%
dark 29%
inspiring 17%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
mysterious 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Antisemitism