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192 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781555977474
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Graywolf Press
Publication date: 02 August 2016
Description
In the waning years of the Soviet Union, a sad young Finnish woman boards a train in Moscow. Bound for Mongolia, she's trying to put as much space as possible between her and a broken relationship. Wanting to be alone, she chooses an empty compart...
Community Reviews Summary of 384 reviews
Moods
challenging 36%
dark 34%
tense 26%
emotional 21%
adventurous 19%
informative 15%
mysterious 15%
sad 15%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Sexism, CursingModerate
Misogyny, Racism, AlcoholMinor
Drug use, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse
192 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781555977474
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Graywolf Press
Publication date: 02 August 2016
Description
In the waning years of the Soviet Union, a sad young Finnish woman boards a train in Moscow. Bound for Mongolia, she's trying to put as much space as possible between her and a broken relationship. Wanting to be alone, she chooses an empty compart...
Community Reviews Summary of 384 reviews
Moods
challenging 36%
dark 34%
tense 26%
emotional 21%
adventurous 19%
informative 15%
mysterious 15%
sad 15%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Sexism, CursingModerate
Misogyny, Racism, AlcoholMinor
Drug use, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse