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224 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250798664
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador USA
Publication date: 27 July 2021
Description
As enchanting as fairy tales, as mysterious as dreams, these exquisitely composed fictions are as urgent and original as any being written today." --Sigrid Nunez, author of The Friend, winner of the 2018 National Book Award for FictionOne of Enter...
Community Reviews Summary of 784 reviews
Moods
mysterious 68%
reflective 49%
emotional 36%
challenging 26%
tense 26%
sad 18%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Character: 38% | N/A: 17% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 24% | Yes: 22% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 28% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 9% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Miscarriage, Toxic relationshipModerate
Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, MisogynyMinor
Child death, Gun violence, Self harm224 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250798664
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador USA
Publication date: 27 July 2021
Description
As enchanting as fairy tales, as mysterious as dreams, these exquisitely composed fictions are as urgent and original as any being written today." --Sigrid Nunez, author of The Friend, winner of the 2018 National Book Award for FictionOne of Enter...
Community Reviews Summary of 784 reviews
Moods
mysterious 68%
reflective 49%
emotional 36%
challenging 26%
tense 26%
sad 18%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Character: 38% | N/A: 17% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 24% | Yes: 22% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 28% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 9% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Miscarriage, Toxic relationshipModerate
Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, MisogynyMinor
Child death, Gun violence, Self harm