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103 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781933633787
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Melville House Publishing
Publication date: 15 September 2009
Description
"Tao's writing ... has the force of the real.--Ben Lerner, author of The Topeka School This autobiographical novella is described by the author as "a shoplifting book about vague relationships," and "an ultimately life-affirming book about how th...
Community Reviews Summary of 398 reviews
Moods
funny 27%
lighthearted 18%
sad 18%
challenging 9%
dark 9%
mysterious 9%
tense 9%
Pace
medium 20%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | Plot: 7% | A mix: 7%Strong character development?
No: 100%Loveable characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt103 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781933633787
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Melville House Publishing
Publication date: 15 September 2009
Description
"Tao's writing ... has the force of the real.--Ben Lerner, author of The Topeka School This autobiographical novella is described by the author as "a shoplifting book about vague relationships," and "an ultimately life-affirming book about how th...
Community Reviews Summary of 398 reviews
Moods
funny 27%
lighthearted 18%
sad 18%
challenging 9%
dark 9%
mysterious 9%
tense 9%
Pace
medium 20%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | Plot: 7% | A mix: 7%Strong character development?
No: 100%Loveable characters?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt