Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Mental illnessModerate
Death, Child death, Medical contentMinor
Bullying, Racism, SexismCommunity Reviews
Summary of 6426 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
mysterious 39%
adventurous 35%
informative 24%
emotional 23%
inspiring 21%
dark 20%
tense 10%
hopeful 8%
sad 6%
funny 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Plot: 38% | Character: 9% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 26% | No: 17% | N/A: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 17% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 19% | N/A: 13%Average rating
287 pages | first published 2002
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ISBN/UID: 9781101972120
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 14 June 2016
Description
An award-winning book from the author of Exhalation, this short story collection "blend s] absorbing storytelling with meditations on the universe, being, time and space. . . . raises questions about the nature of reality and what it is to be huma...287 pages | first published 2002
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ISBN/UID: 9781101972120
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 14 June 2016
Description
An award-winning book from the author of Exhalation, this short story collection "blend s] absorbing storytelling with meditations on the universe, being, time and space. . . . raises questions about the nature of reality and what it is to be huma...Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Mental illnessModerate
Death, Child death, Medical contentMinor
Bullying, Racism, SexismCommunity Reviews
Summary of 6426 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
mysterious 39%
adventurous 35%
informative 24%
emotional 23%
inspiring 21%
dark 20%
tense 10%
hopeful 8%
sad 6%
funny 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Plot: 38% | Character: 9% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 26% | No: 17% | N/A: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 17% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 19% | N/A: 13%Average rating