The Sickness by Chris Adrian, Alberto Barrera Tyszka, Margaret Jull Costa

192 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced
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“Blood is a terrible gossip, it tells everything.”Dr. Miranda is faced with a tragedy: his father has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has only a few weeks to live. He is also faced with a dilemma: How does one tell his father he is dying?E...

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Community Reviews Summary of 49 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 66%
sad 66%
dark 33%
challenging 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 16%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.58

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