Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs

Naked Lunch

William S. Burroughs

232 pages first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction classics challenging dark funny medium-paced

Description

The book is structured as a series of loosely connected vignettes. Burroughs stated that the chapters are intended to be read in any order. The reader follows the narration of junkie William Lee, who takes on various aliases, from the U.S. to Mexi...

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Moods

dark 89%
challenging 81%
funny 42%
tense 26%
mysterious 19%
reflective 16%
adventurous 15%
emotional 10%
sad 10%
informative 8%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 31%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 55% | Character: 20% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 16% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 9% | No: 7%

Average rating

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