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304 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780810118928
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
Publication date: 02 August 2003
Description
Nowa Ruda is a small town in Silesia, an area that has been a part of Poland, Germany, and the former Czechoslovakia in the past. When the narrator moves into the area, she and discovers everyone – and everything – has its own story. With the help...
Community Reviews Summary of 373 reviews
Moods
mysterious 63%
challenging 44%
emotional 36%
dark 31%
inspiring 27%
sad 10%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 8%
informative 6%
adventurous 5%
lighthearted 3%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 29% | N/A: 19% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 34% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 34% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 35% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Adult/minor relationship, DeathModerate
Cannibalism, Suicidal thoughts, InfidelityMinor
Physical abuse
304 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780810118928
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
Publication date: 02 August 2003
Description
Nowa Ruda is a small town in Silesia, an area that has been a part of Poland, Germany, and the former Czechoslovakia in the past. When the narrator moves into the area, she and discovers everyone – and everything – has its own story. With the help...
Community Reviews Summary of 373 reviews
Moods
mysterious 63%
challenging 44%
emotional 36%
dark 31%
inspiring 27%
sad 10%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 8%
informative 6%
adventurous 5%
lighthearted 3%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 29% | N/A: 19% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 34% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 34% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 35% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Adult/minor relationship, DeathModerate
Cannibalism, Suicidal thoughts, InfidelityMinor
Physical abuse