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260 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062183736
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Amistad Press
Publication date: 10 May 2016
Description
Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize Shortlisted for the Commonwealth PrizeA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year"Deeply moving, wonderfully written . . . a study of grief and remorse."--Times (London)"In this potent mystery . . . Edwards makes us ...
Community Reviews Summary of 164 reviews
Moods
sad 84%
dark 69%
reflective 53%
challenging 46%
mysterious 30%
tense 30%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death of parentModerate
Grief, Infidelity, Pregnancy260 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062183736
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Amistad Press
Publication date: 10 May 2016
Description
Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize Shortlisted for the Commonwealth PrizeA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year"Deeply moving, wonderfully written . . . a study of grief and remorse."--Times (London)"In this potent mystery . . . Edwards makes us ...
Community Reviews Summary of 164 reviews
Moods
sad 84%
dark 69%
reflective 53%
challenging 46%
mysterious 30%
tense 30%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death of parentModerate
Grief, Infidelity, Pregnancy