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129 pages • first pub 1984 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: B0098BZXCW
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 11 October 2012
Description
A sensational international bestseller, and winner of Frances' coveted Prix Goncourt, 'The Lover' is an unforgettable portrayal of the incandescent relationship between two lovers, and of the hate that slowly tears the girl's family apart. Saigon,...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,569 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
sad 53%
dark 43%
challenging 27%
tense 16%
mysterious 12%
adventurous 3%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 32% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Sexual contentModerate
Racism, Death of parent, Mental illness
129 pages • first pub 1984 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: B0098BZXCW
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 11 October 2012
Description
A sensational international bestseller, and winner of Frances' coveted Prix Goncourt, 'The Lover' is an unforgettable portrayal of the incandescent relationship between two lovers, and of the hate that slowly tears the girl's family apart. Saigon,...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,569 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
sad 53%
dark 43%
challenging 27%
tense 16%
mysterious 12%
adventurous 3%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 32% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Sexual contentModerate
Racism, Death of parent, Mental illness