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336 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781476717814
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gallery/Scout Press
Publication date: 29 January 2019
Description
"Unsparing in her depiction of the disease's harrowing effects, neuroscientist Genova also celebrates humanity." --People "Sometimes it's easier to tell truth in fiction...And she tells it with heart and hope." --NPR "Her juxtaposition of scienti...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,911 reviews
Moods
sad 89%
reflective 47%
informative 40%
challenging 27%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 14%
dark 10%
tense 7%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 29% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Terminal illness, Chronic illnessModerate
Infidelity, Medical content, Death of parentMinor
Blood, Cultural appropriation, Alcohol
336 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781476717814
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gallery/Scout Press
Publication date: 29 January 2019
Description
"Unsparing in her depiction of the disease's harrowing effects, neuroscientist Genova also celebrates humanity." --People "Sometimes it's easier to tell truth in fiction...And she tells it with heart and hope." --NPR "Her juxtaposition of scienti...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,911 reviews
Moods
sad 89%
reflective 47%
informative 40%
challenging 27%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 14%
dark 10%
tense 7%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 29% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Terminal illness, Chronic illnessModerate
Infidelity, Medical content, Death of parentMinor
Blood, Cultural appropriation, Alcohol