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528 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553418866
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hogarth Press
Publication date: 30 June 2015
Description
A monumental, genre-defying novel that David Mitchell calls Michel Faber's second masterpiece, The Book of Strange New Things is a masterwork from a writer in full command of his many talents. It begins with Peter, a devoted man of faith, as he i...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,401 reviews
Moods
adventurous 57%
emotional 49%
mysterious 47%
sad 32%
challenging 30%
dark 30%
tense 17%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
funny 4%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 46%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 44% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 36% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal death, MisogynyModerate
Alcoholism, Medical content, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Sexual content, Self harm, Suicide528 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553418866
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hogarth Press
Publication date: 30 June 2015
Description
A monumental, genre-defying novel that David Mitchell calls Michel Faber's second masterpiece, The Book of Strange New Things is a masterwork from a writer in full command of his many talents. It begins with Peter, a devoted man of faith, as he i...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,401 reviews
Moods
adventurous 57%
emotional 49%
mysterious 47%
sad 32%
challenging 30%
dark 30%
tense 17%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
funny 4%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 46%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 44% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 36% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal death, MisogynyModerate
Alcoholism, Medical content, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Sexual content, Self harm, Suicide