284 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)
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Language: English
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Boris Vian was a jack of all trades - although unfortunately his name was Boris and "Boris of all trades" never took off as a turn of phrase. But nevertheless Vian was a great songwriter, playwright, singer, jazz critic and, of course novelist so ...
Community Reviews Summary of 22 reviews
Moods
funny 75%
reflective 75%
challenging 50%
dark 25%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%
mysterious 25%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
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Graphic
Infidelity, Misogyny, Injury/injury detailModerate
Child abuse284 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Boris Vian was a jack of all trades - although unfortunately his name was Boris and "Boris of all trades" never took off as a turn of phrase. But nevertheless Vian was a great songwriter, playwright, singer, jazz critic and, of course novelist so ...
Community Reviews Summary of 22 reviews
Moods
funny 75%
reflective 75%
challenging 50%
dark 25%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%
mysterious 25%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Misogyny, Injury/injury detailModerate
Child abuse