304 pages • first pub 1942 (editions)
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Language: English
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These six brilliantly written episodes, brought together in Mary McCarthy's first novel, create a fascinating portrait of a 1930s New York social circle. Based loosely on the author's own life, the book follows a young bohemian woman, Margaret Sar...
Community Reviews Summary of 51 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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Moderate
Homophobia, Racial slurs, RacismMinor
Ableism, Alcoholism, Transphobia
304 pages • first pub 1942 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
These six brilliantly written episodes, brought together in Mary McCarthy's first novel, create a fascinating portrait of a 1930s New York social circle. Based loosely on the author's own life, the book follows a young bohemian woman, Margaret Sar...
Community Reviews Summary of 51 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Homophobia, Racial slurs, RacismMinor
Ableism, Alcoholism, Transphobia