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T.C. Boyle
443 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747560395
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Publication date: 17 March 2003
Description
T.C. Boyle has proven himself to be a master storyteller who can do just about anything. But even his most ardent admirers may be caught off guard by his ninth novel, for Boyle has delivered something completely unexpected: a serious and richly re...
Community Reviews Summary of 652 reviews
Moods
funny 46%
emotional 23%
informative 23%
reflective 23%
tense 23%
challenging 15%
dark 15%
lighthearted 15%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | Plot: 26% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 35%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Drug useModerate
Drug abuseMinor
Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape—
T.C. Boyle
443 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747560395
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Publication date: 17 March 2003
Description
T.C. Boyle has proven himself to be a master storyteller who can do just about anything. But even his most ardent admirers may be caught off guard by his ninth novel, for Boyle has delivered something completely unexpected: a serious and richly re...
Community Reviews Summary of 652 reviews
Moods
funny 46%
emotional 23%
informative 23%
reflective 23%
tense 23%
challenging 15%
dark 15%
lighthearted 15%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | Plot: 26% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 35%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Drug useModerate
Drug abuseMinor
Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape