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550 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099551690
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A powerful contemporary novel set in London from a master of literary fiction.London, the week before Christmas, 2007. Over seven days we follow the lives of seven major characters: a hedge fund manager trying to bring off the biggest trade of his...
Community Reviews Summary of 515 reviews
Moods
challenging 57%
dark 35%
tense 35%
informative 28%
funny 21%
adventurous 14%
emotional 14%
relaxing 7%
Pace
medium 43%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 50%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
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Graphic
Drug useMinor
Suicide
550 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099551690
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A powerful contemporary novel set in London from a master of literary fiction.London, the week before Christmas, 2007. Over seven days we follow the lives of seven major characters: a hedge fund manager trying to bring off the biggest trade of his...
Community Reviews Summary of 515 reviews
Moods
challenging 57%
dark 35%
tense 35%
informative 28%
funny 21%
adventurous 14%
emotional 14%
relaxing 7%
Pace
medium 43%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 50%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug useMinor
Suicide