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264 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385535779
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An dazzlingly inventive novel about modern family, from the author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time The set-up of Mark Haddon's brilliant new novel is simple: Richard, a wealthy doctor, invites his estranged sister Angela and h...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,276 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
dark 27%
sad 27%
challenging 24%
tense 21%
funny 18%
mysterious 16%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 8%
inspiring 5%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 94% | A mix: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 44% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Sexual contentModerate
Miscarriage, Grief, BullyingMinor
Vomit, Suicide attempt, Outing
264 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385535779
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An dazzlingly inventive novel about modern family, from the author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time The set-up of Mark Haddon's brilliant new novel is simple: Richard, a wealthy doctor, invites his estranged sister Angela and h...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,276 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
dark 27%
sad 27%
challenging 24%
tense 21%
funny 18%
mysterious 16%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 8%
inspiring 5%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 94% | A mix: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 44% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Sexual contentModerate
Miscarriage, Grief, BullyingMinor
Vomit, Suicide attempt, Outing