232 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802132956
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Weidenfield
Publication date: Not specified
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,116 reviews
Moods
challenging 81%
funny 42%
tense 26%
mysterious 19%
reflective 16%
adventurous 15%
emotional 10%
sad 10%
informative 8%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, AddictionModerate
Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Death
232 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802132956
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Weidenfield
Publication date: Not specified
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,116 reviews
Moods
challenging 81%
funny 42%
tense 26%
mysterious 19%
reflective 16%
adventurous 15%
emotional 10%
sad 10%
informative 8%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Drug use, AddictionModerate
Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Death