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357 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781635420746
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Other Press
Publication date: 19 July 2022
Description
In this latest novel from the award-winning author of The Polyglot Lovers, a writer searching for inspiration in Spain goes on a darkly comic, delightfully absurd journey through an underground society.Awarded a three-month stipend to travel and w...
Community Reviews Summary of 478 reviews
Moods
mysterious 62%
reflective 44%
tense 40%
challenging 26%
emotional 20%
adventurous 18%
funny 8%
sad 7%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 38% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 36% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Animal cruelty, Physical abuseModerate
Death, Infidelity, MurderMinor
Mental illness, Xenophobia, Alcohol
357 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781635420746
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Other Press
Publication date: 19 July 2022
Description
In this latest novel from the award-winning author of The Polyglot Lovers, a writer searching for inspiration in Spain goes on a darkly comic, delightfully absurd journey through an underground society.Awarded a three-month stipend to travel and w...
Community Reviews Summary of 478 reviews
Moods
mysterious 62%
reflective 44%
tense 40%
challenging 26%
emotional 20%
adventurous 18%
funny 8%
sad 7%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 38% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 36% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Animal cruelty, Physical abuseModerate
Death, Infidelity, MurderMinor
Mental illness, Xenophobia, Alcohol