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304 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786893222
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books
Publication date: 30 October 2018
Description
The story of a family in crisis and the loyal dog that holds them together, from the witty and imaginative author of The Dead Fathers Club
Community Reviews Summary of 762 reviews
Moods
sad 66%
reflective 40%
dark 39%
funny 27%
mysterious 26%
tense 17%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 10%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 2%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 41% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Infidelity, Suicide attemptModerate
Suicide, Murder, DeathMinor
Alcoholism, Death of parent, Vomit304 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786893222
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books
Publication date: 30 October 2018
Description
The story of a family in crisis and the loyal dog that holds them together, from the witty and imaginative author of The Dead Fathers Club
Community Reviews Summary of 762 reviews
Moods
sad 66%
reflective 40%
dark 39%
funny 27%
mysterious 26%
tense 17%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 10%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 2%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 41% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 19%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Infidelity, Suicide attemptModerate
Suicide, Murder, DeathMinor
Alcoholism, Death of parent, Vomit