The Love Song of Jonny Valentine by Teddy Wayne

The Love Song of Jonny Valentine

Teddy Wayne

285 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction contemporary music reflective fast-paced

Description

One of the most critically acclaimed books of the year, Whiting Award-winner Teddy Wayne's second novel is "more than a scabrous sendup of American celebrity culture; it's also a poignant portrait of one young artist's coming of age" (Michiko Kaku...

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Community Reviews Summary of 231 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
funny 60%
reflective 60%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
lighthearted 20%
sad 20%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Average rating

3.54

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