Naked Lunch
by William S. Burroughs, James Grauerholz, Barry Miles
Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs, James Grauerholz, Barry Miles holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.46 out of 5, based on 55.5K reader ratings. First published in 1959. The book spans 289 pages.
About Naked Lunch
The book is structured as a series of loosely connected vignettes. Burroughs stated that the chapters are intended to be read in any order. The reader follows the narration of junkie William Lee, who takes on various aliases, from the U.S. to Mexico, eventually to Tangier and the dreamlike Interzone.The vignettes are drawn from Burroughs' own experiences in these places and his addiction to drugs (heroin, morphine, and while in Tangier, majoun [a strong hashish confection] as well as a German opioid, brand name Eukodol, of which he wrote frequently).[source wiki}
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | William S. Burroughs, James Grauerholz, Barry Miles |
| Published | 1959 |
| Pages | 289 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Science Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.46 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 55,473 |
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What genre is Naked Lunch?
Naked Lunch is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Science Fiction.
Is Naked Lunch worth reading?
Based on 55.5K reader ratings, Naked Lunch has an average score of 3.46 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Naked Lunch?
Naked Lunch has 289 pages.
Who wrote Naked Lunch?
Naked Lunch was written by William S. Burroughs, James Grauerholz, Barry Miles. It was first published in 1959.
What is the ISBN for Naked Lunch?
The ISBN-13 for Naked Lunch is 9780802140180.0.
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