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208 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780676970265
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books Canada
Publication date: 28 July 1998
Description
From a writer whom the New York Times dubbed Canada's "Generation X laureate" comes a quartet of haunting, unforgettable tales of young people stuck in the inescapable prison of familyA New York Times Notable Book and winner of Britain's prestigio...
Community Reviews Summary of 137 reviews
Moods
sad 65%
emotional 50%
tense 35%
challenging 30%
reflective 30%
funny 15%
mysterious 15%
adventurous 10%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 70% | No: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 12% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
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Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol
208 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780676970265
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books Canada
Publication date: 28 July 1998
Description
From a writer whom the New York Times dubbed Canada's "Generation X laureate" comes a quartet of haunting, unforgettable tales of young people stuck in the inescapable prison of familyA New York Times Notable Book and winner of Britain's prestigio...
Community Reviews Summary of 137 reviews
Moods
sad 65%
emotional 50%
tense 35%
challenging 30%
reflective 30%
funny 15%
mysterious 15%
adventurous 10%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 70% | No: 11% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 12% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol