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274 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307397492
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Canada
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this completely captivating book, Miriam Toews has created some of the most engaging characters in Canadian literature: Hattie, Logan and Thebes are bewildered, hopeful, angry, and most of all, absolutely alive. Full of richly skewed, richly fu...
Community Reviews Summary of 621 reviews
Moods
funny 75%
adventurous 58%
sad 52%
reflective 50%
hopeful 44%
dark 30%
challenging 19%
lighthearted 19%
inspiring 11%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
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Graphic
Death, Mental illnessModerate
Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm274 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307397492
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Canada
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this completely captivating book, Miriam Toews has created some of the most engaging characters in Canadian literature: Hattie, Logan and Thebes are bewildered, hopeful, angry, and most of all, absolutely alive. Full of richly skewed, richly fu...
Community Reviews Summary of 621 reviews
Moods
funny 75%
adventurous 58%
sad 52%
reflective 50%
hopeful 44%
dark 30%
challenging 19%
lighthearted 19%
inspiring 11%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Mental illnessModerate
Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm