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146 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780434012114
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: William Heinemann
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Lucas’s brother Thomas is dying. At their childhood holiday home, the two brothers wait for Lucas to die. Besson’s dispassionate observation of disease and death is haunting, as he portrays the inability of others to cope with Thomas’ illness and ...
Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews
Moods
reflective 100%
sad 100%
dark 33%
tense 33%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%
inspiring 16%
relaxing 16%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 50% | No: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
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146 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780434012114
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: William Heinemann
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Lucas’s brother Thomas is dying. At their childhood holiday home, the two brothers wait for Lucas to die. Besson’s dispassionate observation of disease and death is haunting, as he portrays the inability of others to cope with Thomas’ illness and ...
Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews
Moods
reflective 100%
sad 100%
dark 33%
tense 33%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%
inspiring 16%
relaxing 16%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 50% | No: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.