Naked Lunch
About this book
Controversial and bizarre cult novel based on the author’s own experiences as a drug addict, first published in 1959. Formed as a series of inter-connected adventures set in locations as diverse as the U.S. Mexico and Morocco sees the protagonist, Burroughs’ alter-ego William Lee on the run from the police and always searching for his next fix. Burroughs once stated that the chapters can be read in any order.
Reader Profile
3.5/5 · 100596 readers · 255 pages · ≈ 4 h 43 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Naked Lunch?
About ≈ 4 h 43 m — 255 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Naked Lunch?
255 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Naked Lunch?
It sits on the Drama, Biography & Memoir, Fiction shelves.
Has Naked Lunch been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Naked Lunch (1992), Naked Lunch (1991).
Is Naked Lunch in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in Naked Lunch?
The main characters include William Lee.
Where does Naked Lunch take place?
It is set in United States, New Mexico, Mexico during 1950s.
Who wrote Naked Lunch?
William S. Burroughs (1914–1997).
Why has Naked Lunch been challenged or banned?
It appears on Wikipedia's list of books banned by governments.