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336 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312424589
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador USA
Publication date: 15 November 2004
Description
Set during and after the First World War, A Very Long Engagement tells the story of a young woman's search for her fianc , whom she believes might still be alive despite having officially been reported as "killed in the line of duty." Unable to wa...
Community Reviews Summary of 573 reviews
Moods
sad 88%
dark 35%
mysterious 35%
adventurous 29%
hopeful 23%
informative 23%
challenging 17%
reflective 17%
inspiring 11%
tense 11%
funny 5%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | Character: 41%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 29%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Death, Gun violenceMinor
Suicide, War
336 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312424589
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador USA
Publication date: 15 November 2004
Description
Set during and after the First World War, A Very Long Engagement tells the story of a young woman's search for her fianc , whom she believes might still be alive despite having officially been reported as "killed in the line of duty." Unable to wa...
Community Reviews Summary of 573 reviews
Moods
sad 88%
dark 35%
mysterious 35%
adventurous 29%
hopeful 23%
informative 23%
challenging 17%
reflective 17%
inspiring 11%
tense 11%
funny 5%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | Character: 41%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 29%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Death, Gun violenceMinor
Suicide, War