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198 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781594632686
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 06 May 2014
Description
Reminiscent of Aimee Bender and Karen Russell—an enthralling collection that uses the world of the imagination to explore the heart of the human condition. Major literary talent Ramona Ausubel, author of Sons and Daughters of Ease and Plenty, comi...
Community Reviews Summary of 467 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
challenging 29%
dark 29%
mysterious 29%
sad 19%
funny 12%
hopeful 12%
lighthearted 9%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 30% | No: 20% | Yes: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 31% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | N/A: 23% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Sexual assault, Death, AbleismModerate
Animal cruelty, Animal death, PregnancyMinor
Abortion, Medical content198 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781594632686
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 06 May 2014
Description
Reminiscent of Aimee Bender and Karen Russell—an enthralling collection that uses the world of the imagination to explore the heart of the human condition. Major literary talent Ramona Ausubel, author of Sons and Daughters of Ease and Plenty, comi...
Community Reviews Summary of 467 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
challenging 29%
dark 29%
mysterious 29%
sad 19%
funny 12%
hopeful 12%
lighthearted 9%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 30% | No: 20% | Yes: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 31% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | N/A: 23% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Death, AbleismModerate
Animal cruelty, Animal death, PregnancyMinor
Abortion, Medical content