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271 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847671615
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books
Publication date: 13 May 2008
Description
From a Colombian slum to the streets of Tehran, seven characters in seven stories struggle with very particular Swords of Damocles in Pushcart Prize winner Le's accomplished debut.
Community Reviews Summary of 183 reviews
Moods
reflective 76%
emotional 69%
tense 69%
dark 61%
challenging 38%
inspiring 23%
adventurous 15%
informative 15%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | Character: 25% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, DeathModerate
Sexual violence, Violence
271 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847671615
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books
Publication date: 13 May 2008
Description
From a Colombian slum to the streets of Tehran, seven characters in seven stories struggle with very particular Swords of Damocles in Pushcart Prize winner Le's accomplished debut.
Community Reviews Summary of 183 reviews
Moods
reflective 76%
emotional 69%
tense 69%
dark 61%
challenging 38%
inspiring 23%
adventurous 15%
informative 15%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | Character: 25% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, DeathModerate
Sexual violence, Violence