Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuseModerate
Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuseMinor
Child death, Infidelity, Physical abuseCommunity Reviews
Summary of 565 reviews
Moods
dark 76%
emotional 47%
tense 34%
sad 30%
challenging 25%
funny 18%
mysterious 12%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 3%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 26% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 43% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%Average rating
203 pages | first published 1988
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ISBN/UID: 9780679723271
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books USA
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Powerful stories of dislocation, longing and desire which depict a disenchanted and rebellious urban fringe generation that is groping for human connection. (Or, more simply put, the angst of people-who-wear-black.)Book Information
203 pages | first published 1988
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ISBN/UID: 9780679723271
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books USA
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Powerful stories of dislocation, longing and desire which depict a disenchanted and rebellious urban fringe generation that is groping for human connection. (Or, more simply put, the angst of people-who-wear-black.)Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuseModerate
Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuseMinor
Child death, Infidelity, Physical abuseCommunity Reviews
Summary of 565 reviews
Moods
dark 76%
emotional 47%
tense 34%
sad 30%
challenging 25%
funny 18%
mysterious 12%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 3%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 26% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 43% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%Average rating