Vernon Subutex, 1 by Virginie Despentes

Vernon Subutex, 1

Vernon Subutex #1

Virginie Despentes with Frank Wynne

352 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark reflective medium-paced

Description

Vernon Subutex: the man, the myth, the punk-lit sensation.WHO IS VERNON SUBUTEX?An urban legend.A fall from grace.The mirror who reflects us all.Vernon Subutex was once the proprietor of Revolver, an infamous music shop in Bastille. His legend spr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 867 reviews

Moods

dark 79%
reflective 52%
funny 39%
challenging 35%
sad 32%
emotional 29%
adventurous 28%
tense 23%
mysterious 11%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 32%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 32% | No: 31% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 41% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

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3.73

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