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160 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780805211320
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Schocken Books Inc
Publication date: 15 January 2002
Description
August 1991. In a sweltering New York City apartment, a group of Russian migr s gathers round the deathbed of an artist named Alik, a charismatic character beloved by them all, especially the women who take turns nursing him as he fades from this ...
Community Reviews Summary of 117 reviews
Moods
funny 40%
dark 30%
sad 30%
emotional 20%
lighthearted 20%
challenging 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%
tense 10%
Pace
medium 30%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 42%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | No: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Grief, DeathModerate
Alcohol, Alcoholism, Mental illnessMinor
Ableism, Homophobia, Pregnancy
160 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780805211320
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Schocken Books Inc
Publication date: 15 January 2002
Description
August 1991. In a sweltering New York City apartment, a group of Russian migr s gathers round the deathbed of an artist named Alik, a charismatic character beloved by them all, especially the women who take turns nursing him as he fades from this ...
Community Reviews Summary of 117 reviews
Moods
funny 40%
dark 30%
sad 30%
emotional 20%
lighthearted 20%
challenging 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%
tense 10%
Pace
medium 30%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 42%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | No: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Grief, DeathModerate
Alcohol, Alcoholism, Mental illnessMinor
Ableism, Homophobia, Pregnancy