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208 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374265892
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 07 August 2018
Description
One of The Wall Street Journal's Best Short Story Collections of 2018. Named a Summer Read by Vanity Fair, The Guardian, Nylon, Bustle and Literary Hub. One of Financial Times and TLS's Best Books of 2018.One of Granta's Best Young American noveli...
Community Reviews Summary of 256 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
emotional 46%
dark 37%
challenging 31%
sad 28%
mysterious 21%
adventurous 9%
tense 9%
lighthearted 6%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 12% | N/A: 8% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 26% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 59% | No: 22% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death, Alcohol
208 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374265892
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 07 August 2018
Description
One of The Wall Street Journal's Best Short Story Collections of 2018. Named a Summer Read by Vanity Fair, The Guardian, Nylon, Bustle and Literary Hub. One of Financial Times and TLS's Best Books of 2018.One of Granta's Best Young American noveli...
Community Reviews Summary of 256 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
emotional 46%
dark 37%
challenging 31%
sad 28%
mysterious 21%
adventurous 9%
tense 9%
lighthearted 6%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 12% | N/A: 8% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 26% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 59% | No: 22% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death, Alcohol