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222 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393072563
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton
Publication date: 31 July 2010
Description
Death Is Not an Option is a bold, dazzling debut collection about girls and women in a world where sexuality and self-delusion collide. In these stories, a teacher obsesses over a student who comes to class with scratch marks on his face; a Cathol...
Community Reviews Summary of 107 reviews
Moods
emotional 75%
reflective 62%
mysterious 37%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
funny 25%
tense 25%
inspiring 12%
sad 12%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 75% | N/A: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child abuse, PedophiliaMinor
Animal death, Bullying, Cursing222 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393072563
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton
Publication date: 31 July 2010
Description
Death Is Not an Option is a bold, dazzling debut collection about girls and women in a world where sexuality and self-delusion collide. In these stories, a teacher obsesses over a student who comes to class with scratch marks on his face; a Cathol...
Community Reviews Summary of 107 reviews
Moods
emotional 75%
reflective 62%
mysterious 37%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
funny 25%
tense 25%
inspiring 12%
sad 12%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 75% | N/A: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child abuse, PedophiliaMinor
Animal death, Bullying, Cursing