Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racial slurs, RacismMinor
Death, AbortionCommunity Reviews
Summary of 332 reviews
Moods
challenging 53%
funny 50%
emotional 16%
adventurous 10%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 10%
inspiring 6%
dark 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 42% | A mix: 28% | Character: 28%Strong character development?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 36% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | No: 20%Average rating
192 pages | first published 1976
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One of the most acclaimed novels of the late 20th century is back. When members of the National Book Critics Circle were polled to see which book they would most like to see republished, they chose Speedboat—“by far.” This story of a young female...Book Information
192 pages | first published 1976
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ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
One of the most acclaimed novels of the late 20th century is back. When members of the National Book Critics Circle were polled to see which book they would most like to see republished, they chose Speedboat—“by far.” This story of a young female...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racial slurs, RacismMinor
Death, AbortionCommunity Reviews
Summary of 332 reviews
Moods
challenging 53%
funny 50%
emotional 16%
adventurous 10%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 10%
inspiring 6%
dark 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 42% | A mix: 28% | Character: 28%Strong character development?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 36% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | No: 20%Average rating