Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Addiction, Death of parentModerate
Rape, Medical content, AbleismMinor
Animal cruelty, Cancer, Eating disorderCommunity Reviews
Summary of 7624 reviews
Moods
funny 64%
reflective 26%
challenging 17%
tense 16%
sad 15%
emotional 14%
mysterious 14%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%Average rating
304 pages | first published 2001
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ISBN/UID: 9780385720922
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 11 June 2002
Description
Victor Mancini, a medical-school dropout, is an antihero for our deranged times. Needing to pay elder care for his mother, Victor has devised an ingenious scam: he pretends to choke on pieces of food while dining in upscale restaurants. He then al...Book Information
304 pages | first published 2001
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
ISBN/UID: 9780385720922
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 11 June 2002
Description
Victor Mancini, a medical-school dropout, is an antihero for our deranged times. Needing to pay elder care for his mother, Victor has devised an ingenious scam: he pretends to choke on pieces of food while dining in upscale restaurants. He then al...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Addiction, Death of parentModerate
Rape, Medical content, AbleismMinor
Animal cruelty, Cancer, Eating disorderCommunity Reviews
Summary of 7624 reviews
Moods
funny 64%
reflective 26%
challenging 17%
tense 16%
sad 15%
emotional 14%
mysterious 14%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%Average rating