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224 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345812414
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books Canada
Publication date: 01 September 2016
Description
From one of our greatest living novelists: a breathtakingly inventive modern retelling of Hamlet, one that plays on the classic tale by placing the anguished son in a position where he can observe and endlessly expound on the family tragedy unfold...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,162 reviews
Moods
reflective 47%
tense 41%
funny 38%
mysterious 35%
challenging 24%
emotional 14%
sad 9%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 7%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 29% | Plot: 23%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 18%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Murder, Pregnancy, InfidelityModerate
Alcohol, Sexual content, ViolenceMinor
Transphobia, Sexual assault, Alcoholism224 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345812414
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books Canada
Publication date: 01 September 2016
Description
From one of our greatest living novelists: a breathtakingly inventive modern retelling of Hamlet, one that plays on the classic tale by placing the anguished son in a position where he can observe and endlessly expound on the family tragedy unfold...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,162 reviews
Moods
reflective 47%
tense 41%
funny 38%
mysterious 35%
challenging 24%
emotional 14%
sad 9%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 7%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 29% | Plot: 23%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 18%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Pregnancy, InfidelityModerate
Alcohol, Sexual content, ViolenceMinor
Transphobia, Sexual assault, Alcoholism