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725 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061946134
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperLuxe
Publication date: 09 March 2010
Description
"Shriver has a gift for creating real and complicated characters... A highly engrossing novel." -- San Francisco Chronicle From New York Times bestselling author Lionel Shriver (The Post-Birthday World, We Need to Talk About Kevin), comes a searin...
Community Reviews Summary of 502 reviews
Moods
funny 71%
emotional 57%
sad 57%
dark 42%
challenging 14%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
Pace
slow 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
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Cancer, DeathModerate
Self harm, Suicide725 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061946134
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperLuxe
Publication date: 09 March 2010
Description
"Shriver has a gift for creating real and complicated characters... A highly engrossing novel." -- San Francisco Chronicle From New York Times bestselling author Lionel Shriver (The Post-Birthday World, We Need to Talk About Kevin), comes a searin...
Community Reviews Summary of 502 reviews
Moods
funny 71%
emotional 57%
sad 57%
dark 42%
challenging 14%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
Pace
slow 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cancer, DeathModerate
Self harm, Suicide