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228 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780446672726
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Warner Books (NY)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A revelatory tale of love gained and lost, from a master of contemporary American fictionGerard sits, fully clothed, in his empty bathtub and pines for Benna. Neighbors in the same apartment building, they share a wall and Gerard listens for the s...
Community Reviews Summary of 471 reviews
Moods
sad 60%
reflective 57%
emotional 42%
dark 36%
challenging 27%
lighthearted 18%
hopeful 9%
mysterious 9%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%
adventurous 3%
Pace
slow 14%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 29% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 24%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Grief, Alcoholism, Death
228 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780446672726
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Warner Books (NY)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A revelatory tale of love gained and lost, from a master of contemporary American fictionGerard sits, fully clothed, in his empty bathtub and pines for Benna. Neighbors in the same apartment building, they share a wall and Gerard listens for the s...
Community Reviews Summary of 471 reviews
Moods
sad 60%
reflective 57%
emotional 42%
dark 36%
challenging 27%
lighthearted 18%
hopeful 9%
mysterious 9%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%
adventurous 3%
Pace
slow 14%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 29% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 24%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Grief, Alcoholism, Death