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216 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349016849
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 13 September 2022
Description
The Birdcatcher is the new novel from a major voice in American literature, which explores artists in exile, dangerous relationships and the demands of creativity.‘I am living on the white-washed island of Ibiza with my friend Catherine Shuger, a ...
Community Reviews Summary of 215 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
reflective 55%
mysterious 29%
tense 24%
emotional 21%
funny 20%
adventurous 9%
sad 7%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 38% | Yes: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Violence, Body shamingModerate
Child death, Domestic abuse, Self harm216 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349016849
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 13 September 2022
Description
The Birdcatcher is the new novel from a major voice in American literature, which explores artists in exile, dangerous relationships and the demands of creativity.‘I am living on the white-washed island of Ibiza with my friend Catherine Shuger, a ...
Community Reviews Summary of 215 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
reflective 55%
mysterious 29%
tense 24%
emotional 21%
funny 20%
adventurous 9%
sad 7%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 38% | Yes: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Violence, Body shamingModerate
Child death, Domestic abuse, Self harm