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275 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593086407
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 02 July 2019
Description
WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATUREIn a remote Polish village, Janina devotes the dark winter days to studying astrology, translating the poetry of William Blake, and taking care of the summer homes of wealthy Warsaw residents. Her reputation ...
Community Reviews Summary of 14,731 reviews
Moods
dark 74%
reflective 57%
funny 26%
challenging 24%
emotional 22%
tense 21%
sad 16%
adventurous 11%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 39% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 29% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Animal death, Murder, Animal crueltyModerate
Death275 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593086407
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 02 July 2019
Description
WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATUREIn a remote Polish village, Janina devotes the dark winter days to studying astrology, translating the poetry of William Blake, and taking care of the summer homes of wealthy Warsaw residents. Her reputation ...
Community Reviews Summary of 14,731 reviews
Moods
dark 74%
reflective 57%
funny 26%
challenging 24%
emotional 22%
tense 21%
sad 16%
adventurous 11%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 39% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 29% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Murder, Animal crueltyModerate
Death