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162 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781846555022
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Publication date: 31 January 2013
Description
An aspiring writer moves into a new apartment and discovers that her landlady has murdered her husband. Elsewhere, an accomplished surgeon is approached by a cabaret singer, whose beautiful appearance belies the grotesque condition of her heart. A...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,609 reviews
Moods
mysterious 77%
tense 37%
reflective 35%
emotional 24%
sad 22%
challenging 13%
adventurous 4%
funny 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 31% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 37% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 32% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child death, MurderModerate
Death of parent, Torture, InfidelityMinor
Suicide attempt, Animal death, Mental illness
162 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781846555022
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Publication date: 31 January 2013
Description
An aspiring writer moves into a new apartment and discovers that her landlady has murdered her husband. Elsewhere, an accomplished surgeon is approached by a cabaret singer, whose beautiful appearance belies the grotesque condition of her heart. A...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,609 reviews
Moods
mysterious 77%
tense 37%
reflective 35%
emotional 24%
sad 22%
challenging 13%
adventurous 4%
funny 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 31% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 37% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 32% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child death, MurderModerate
Death of parent, Torture, InfidelityMinor
Suicide attempt, Animal death, Mental illness