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305 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099524298
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Ten superb new stories by one of our most beloved and admired writers—the winner of the 2009 Man Booker International Prize.In the first story a young wife and mother receives release from the unbearable pain of losing her three children from a mo...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,552 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
dark 48%
sad 45%
challenging 22%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 6%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 19% | N/A: 17%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 23% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 4% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Child death, GriefModerate
Toxic relationship, Violence, Emotional abuseMinor
Suicide
305 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099524298
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Ten superb new stories by one of our most beloved and admired writers—the winner of the 2009 Man Booker International Prize.In the first story a young wife and mother receives release from the unbearable pain of losing her three children from a mo...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,552 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
dark 48%
sad 45%
challenging 22%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 6%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 19% | N/A: 17%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 23% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 4% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Child death, GriefModerate
Toxic relationship, Violence, Emotional abuseMinor
Suicide