231 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590173176
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Publication date: 16 June 2009
Description
A sly, funny novel about an American girl trying to make it in 1960s London-and discovering that she's in over head. In The Dud Avocado, Elaine Dundy revealed the life of the young expatriate in Paris in all its hilarious and heartbreaking drama. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 96 reviews
Moods
dark 44%
lighthearted 44%
adventurous 33%
reflective 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%
tense 11%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 42%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | N/A: 12%Average rating
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231 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590173176
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Publication date: 16 June 2009
Description
A sly, funny novel about an American girl trying to make it in 1960s London-and discovering that she's in over head. In The Dud Avocado, Elaine Dundy revealed the life of the young expatriate in Paris in all its hilarious and heartbreaking drama. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 96 reviews
Moods
dark 44%
lighthearted 44%
adventurous 33%
reflective 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%
tense 11%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 42%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.