Sexus by Henry Miller

506 pages first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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The first book of a trilogy of novels known collectively as "The Rosy Crucifixion". It is autobiographical and tells the story of Miller's first tempestuous marriage and his relentless sexual exploits in New York. The other books are "Plexus" and ...

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Community Reviews

3.87
based on 401 reviews

Moods

reflective: 90%

challenging: 40%

dark: 40%

inspiring: 40%

adventurous: 30%

emotional: 20%

funny: 20%

informative: 20%

hopeful: 10%

lighthearted: 10%

mysterious: 10%

relaxing: 10%

tense: 10%


Pace

36% of readers chose medium
63% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose Plot
33% of readers chose A mix
55% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

25% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

50% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

62% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose No
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No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

77% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose No
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No

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