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304 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307377371
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Pantheon
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A wildly original novel of erotic fulfillment and spiritual yearning. Every two years the international art world descends on Venice for the opening of the Biennale. Among them is Jeff Atman–a jaded and dissolute journalist–whose dedication to the...
Community Reviews Summary of 204 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
emotional 57%
adventurous 42%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
mysterious 14%
sad 14%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 42%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
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Body horror
304 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307377371
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Pantheon
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A wildly original novel of erotic fulfillment and spiritual yearning. Every two years the international art world descends on Venice for the opening of the Biennale. Among them is Jeff Atman–a jaded and dissolute journalist–whose dedication to the...
Community Reviews Summary of 204 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
emotional 57%
adventurous 42%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
mysterious 14%
sad 14%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 42%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror