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318 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780880015820
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this classic work of psychological terror, Paul Bowles examines the ways in which Americans apprehend an alien culture--and the ways in which their incomprehension destroys them. The story of three American travelers adrift in the cities and de...
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Moods
dark: 73%
adventurous: 52%
reflective: 51%
challenging: 46%
emotional: 38%
tense: 38%
sad: 37%
mysterious: 23%
funny: 3%
informative: 3%
relaxing: 2%
lighthearted: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Emotional abuseModerate
Rape, Infidelity, Forced institutionalizationMinor
Incest, Misogyny, Sexism318 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780880015820
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this classic work of psychological terror, Paul Bowles examines the ways in which Americans apprehend an alien culture--and the ways in which their incomprehension destroys them. The story of three American travelers adrift in the cities and de...
Community Reviews
Moods
dark: 73%
adventurous: 52%
reflective: 51%
challenging: 46%
emotional: 38%
tense: 38%
sad: 37%
mysterious: 23%
funny: 3%
informative: 3%
relaxing: 2%
lighthearted: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Emotional abuseModerate
Rape, Infidelity, Forced institutionalizationMinor
Incest, Misogyny, Sexism