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347 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812973983
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade
Publication date: 11 March 2008
Description
From the National Book Award-winning author of Let the Great World Spin, this haunting novel is an examination of intimacy and betrayal in a community rarely captured so vibrantly in contemporary literature. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEA...
Community Reviews Summary of 282 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
sad 56%
challenging 43%
adventurous 31%
dark 31%
informative 18%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 6%
tense 6%
Pace
slow 43%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 41%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%Average rating
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347 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812973983
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade
Publication date: 11 March 2008
Description
From the National Book Award-winning author of Let the Great World Spin, this haunting novel is an examination of intimacy and betrayal in a community rarely captured so vibrantly in contemporary literature. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEA...
Community Reviews Summary of 282 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
sad 56%
challenging 43%
adventurous 31%
dark 31%
informative 18%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 6%
tense 6%
Pace
slow 43%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 41%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.