Bright Lights, Big City by Jay McInerney

Bright Lights, Big City

Jay McInerney

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction classics reflective fast-paced

Description

A shot is fired. Passengers on the Underground get too close for comfort. A stoic grandmother reaches out to her estranged granddaughter through her first computer. A familiar drive home takes an unfamiliar turn – literally. A Hollywood effects ar...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,134 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
dark 55%
funny 46%
emotional 38%
sad 32%
challenging 20%
adventurous 16%
tense 8%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 39%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.68

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