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392 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780547520209
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 19 April 2011
Description
In 1992, celebrated novelist Ann Patchett launched her remarkable career with the publication of her debut novel, The Patron Saint of Liars, a best-selling book that is "beautifully written . . . a first novel that second- and third-time novelists...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,696 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
sad 48%
mysterious 21%
hopeful 15%
challenging 12%
dark 8%
tense 7%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 33% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Pregnancy, Death, AbandonmentModerate
Miscarriage, Toxic relationshipMinor
Car accident, Death of parent, Medical content
392 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780547520209
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 19 April 2011
Description
In 1992, celebrated novelist Ann Patchett launched her remarkable career with the publication of her debut novel, The Patron Saint of Liars, a best-selling book that is "beautifully written . . . a first novel that second- and third-time novelists...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,696 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
sad 48%
mysterious 21%
hopeful 15%
challenging 12%
dark 8%
tense 7%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 33% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pregnancy, Death, AbandonmentModerate
Miscarriage, Toxic relationshipMinor
Car accident, Death of parent, Medical content