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192 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780735277526
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Canada
Publication date: 19 March 2019
Description
From a beloved author, a spare, powerful story of two men, Western contractors sent to work far from home, tasked with paving a road to the capital in a dangerous and largely lawless country.Four and Nine are partners, working for the same company...
Community Reviews Summary of 849 reviews
Moods
reflective 63%
tense 58%
emotional 33%
adventurous 28%
sad 28%
challenging 26%
mysterious 23%
funny 13%
hopeful 11%
informative 5%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 28% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 48% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Rape, Vomit, Gun violenceMinor
Trafficking, Alcohol, Alcoholism192 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780735277526
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Canada
Publication date: 19 March 2019
Description
From a beloved author, a spare, powerful story of two men, Western contractors sent to work far from home, tasked with paving a road to the capital in a dangerous and largely lawless country.Four and Nine are partners, working for the same company...
Community Reviews Summary of 849 reviews
Moods
reflective 63%
tense 58%
emotional 33%
adventurous 28%
sad 28%
challenging 26%
mysterious 23%
funny 13%
hopeful 11%
informative 5%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 28% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 48% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Rape, Vomit, Gun violenceMinor
Trafficking, Alcohol, Alcoholism