408 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Bradley Pearson, an unsuccessful novelist in his late fifties, has finally left his dull office job as an Inspector of Taxes. Bradley hopes to retire to the country, but predatory friends and relations dash his hopes of a peaceful retirement. He i...
Community Reviews Summary of 233 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
funny 63%
challenging 42%
emotional 42%
mysterious 36%
sad 21%
tense 21%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
Pace
medium 26%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 37%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Suicide
408 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Bradley Pearson, an unsuccessful novelist in his late fifties, has finally left his dull office job as an Inspector of Taxes. Bradley hopes to retire to the country, but predatory friends and relations dash his hopes of a peaceful retirement. He i...
Community Reviews Summary of 233 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
funny 63%
challenging 42%
emotional 42%
mysterious 36%
sad 21%
tense 21%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
Pace
medium 26%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 37%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide