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358 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781953534088
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Tin House
Publication date: 05 April 2022
Description
A powerful story of sexual awakening and acceptance voiced by an unforgettable protagonist coming of age in post-Soviet Russia.When Mitya was two years old, he swallowed his grandmother's sewing needle. For his family, it marks the beginning of th...
Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
dark 51%
sad 43%
hopeful 41%
adventurous 31%
challenging 29%
funny 22%
tense 20%
mysterious 10%
informative 6%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 22% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Child abuse, AlcoholismModerate
Sexual assault, Homophobia, TransphobiaMinor
Police brutality, Pregnancy, Body horror358 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781953534088
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Tin House
Publication date: 05 April 2022
Description
A powerful story of sexual awakening and acceptance voiced by an unforgettable protagonist coming of age in post-Soviet Russia.When Mitya was two years old, he swallowed his grandmother's sewing needle. For his family, it marks the beginning of th...
Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
dark 51%
sad 43%
hopeful 41%
adventurous 31%
challenging 29%
funny 22%
tense 20%
mysterious 10%
informative 6%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 22% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Child abuse, AlcoholismModerate
Sexual assault, Homophobia, TransphobiaMinor
Police brutality, Pregnancy, Body horror