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433 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307386649
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books Open-Market
Publication date: Not specified
Description
George Hall is an unobtrusive man. A little distant, perhaps, a little cautious, not at quite at ease with the emotional demands of fatherhood, or manly bonhomie. He does not understand the modern obsession with talking about everything. “The secr...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,595 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
lighthearted 43%
reflective 39%
dark 25%
hopeful 17%
sad 17%
tense 14%
challenging 9%
relaxing 9%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, InfidelityModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Cancer, Drug abuseMinor
Mental illness, Homophobia, Death
433 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307386649
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books Open-Market
Publication date: Not specified
Description
George Hall is an unobtrusive man. A little distant, perhaps, a little cautious, not at quite at ease with the emotional demands of fatherhood, or manly bonhomie. He does not understand the modern obsession with talking about everything. “The secr...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,595 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
lighthearted 43%
reflective 39%
dark 25%
hopeful 17%
sad 17%
tense 14%
challenging 9%
relaxing 9%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, InfidelityModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Cancer, Drug abuseMinor
Mental illness, Homophobia, Death