287 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,744 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
mysterious 39%
adventurous 34%
emotional 26%
informative 24%
inspiring 23%
dark 21%
tense 10%
hopeful 8%
sad 6%
funny 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 34% | N/A: 8% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 19% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 15% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 30% | No: 19% | N/A: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Mental illnessModerate
Death, Child death, SuicideMinor
Racism, Sexism, Bullying
287 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,744 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
mysterious 39%
adventurous 34%
emotional 26%
informative 24%
inspiring 23%
dark 21%
tense 10%
hopeful 8%
sad 6%
funny 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 34% | N/A: 8% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 19% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 15% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 30% | No: 19% | N/A: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Mental illnessModerate
Death, Child death, SuicideMinor
Racism, Sexism, Bullying