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245 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781594633133
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 25 March 2014
Description
The debut novel from the New York Times-bestselling author of The Interestings and The Female Persuasion, a story of three college students' shared fascination with poetry and death, and how one of them must face difficult truths in order to leave...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,335 reviews
Moods
reflective 76%
emotional 56%
sad 51%
mysterious 20%
challenging 14%
hopeful 12%
tense 11%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 35% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 2% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Terminal illness, Death, GriefMinor
Drug use, Domestic abuse
245 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781594633133
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 25 March 2014
Description
The debut novel from the New York Times-bestselling author of The Interestings and The Female Persuasion, a story of three college students' shared fascination with poetry and death, and how one of them must face difficult truths in order to leave...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,335 reviews
Moods
reflective 76%
emotional 56%
sad 51%
mysterious 20%
challenging 14%
hopeful 12%
tense 11%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 1%
funny 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 35% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 2% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Terminal illness, Death, GriefMinor
Drug use, Domestic abuse