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224 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781787302693
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Publication date: 18 August 2022
Description
Surreal and seductive - brimming with moths, myths and mothers, nine-headed birds, ghost cousins and storm-chasers - Gods of Want is a startling first collection of short stories from a rising talent.In 'Auntland', a stream of aunts adjust to Amer...
Community Reviews Summary of 518 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
challenging 48%
emotional 46%
mysterious 44%
funny 34%
sad 22%
tense 19%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 37% | N/A: 12% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 28% | No: 21% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 22% | No: 20% | N/A: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 33% | No: 14% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, GoreModerate
Body horror, Grief, Medical contentMinor
Racism, Miscarriage, War
224 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781787302693
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Publication date: 18 August 2022
Description
Surreal and seductive - brimming with moths, myths and mothers, nine-headed birds, ghost cousins and storm-chasers - Gods of Want is a startling first collection of short stories from a rising talent.In 'Auntland', a stream of aunts adjust to Amer...
Community Reviews Summary of 518 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
challenging 48%
emotional 46%
mysterious 44%
funny 34%
sad 22%
tense 19%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 37% | N/A: 12% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 28% | No: 21% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 22% | No: 20% | N/A: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 33% | No: 14% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Death, GoreModerate
Body horror, Grief, Medical contentMinor
Racism, Miscarriage, War