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256 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571283354
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 19 October 2023
Description
The new novel from the author of the celebrated Open City – a powerful and masterful exploration of what makes a meaningful life in a world of violence and wonder.Life is hopeless but it is not serious. We have to have danced while we could and, l...
Community Reviews Summary of 155 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
emotional 47%
informative 36%
sad 15%
dark 12%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 8%
tense 6%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | N/A: 18% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Sexual content, Sexual harassment
256 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571283354
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 19 October 2023
Description
The new novel from the author of the celebrated Open City – a powerful and masterful exploration of what makes a meaningful life in a world of violence and wonder.Life is hopeless but it is not serious. We have to have danced while we could and, l...
Community Reviews Summary of 155 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
emotional 47%
informative 36%
sad 15%
dark 12%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 8%
tense 6%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | N/A: 18% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Sexual content, Sexual harassment