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292 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780770437855
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hogarth
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An internationally bestselling phenomenon: the darkly suspenseful, highly controversial tale of two families struggling to make the hardest decision of their lives - all over the course of one meal.It's a summer's evening in Amsterdam, and two cou...
Community Reviews Summary of 14,593 reviews
Moods
tense 66%
mysterious 59%
challenging 22%
reflective 14%
emotional 11%
funny 7%
sad 5%
adventurous 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Violence, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Racism, Classism, Mental illness
292 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780770437855
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hogarth
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An internationally bestselling phenomenon: the darkly suspenseful, highly controversial tale of two families struggling to make the hardest decision of their lives - all over the course of one meal.It's a summer's evening in Amsterdam, and two cou...
Community Reviews Summary of 14,593 reviews
Moods
tense 66%
mysterious 59%
challenging 22%
reflective 14%
emotional 11%
funny 7%
sad 5%
adventurous 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Violence, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Racism, Classism, Mental illness