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224 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571382217
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 02 November 2023
Description
The stunning debut story collection from the author of Foster and the Booker Prize shortlised Small Things Like TheseA secret one-night tryst in the city. A sister’s revenge. A love-struck doctor. A missing girl. In Antarctica, an astonishing sequ...
Community Reviews Summary of 989 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
emotional 56%
sad 48%
tense 29%
mysterious 28%
challenging 27%
funny 6%
hopeful 4%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 38% | N/A: 7% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | N/A: 19% | No: 18% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 30% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 9% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Death of parentModerate
Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Rape, Murder, Domestic abuse
224 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571382217
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 02 November 2023
Description
The stunning debut story collection from the author of Foster and the Booker Prize shortlised Small Things Like TheseA secret one-night tryst in the city. A sister’s revenge. A love-struck doctor. A missing girl. In Antarctica, an astonishing sequ...
Community Reviews Summary of 989 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
emotional 56%
sad 48%
tense 29%
mysterious 28%
challenging 27%
funny 6%
hopeful 4%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 38% | N/A: 7% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | N/A: 19% | No: 18% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 30% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 9% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Death of parentModerate
Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Rape, Murder, Domestic abuse