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295 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241976371
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 07 February 2017
Description
Ingrid writes letters to her husband Gil about their life together. But instead of giving them to him, she hides each in the thousands of books Gil has collected. Despite their two daughters, despite their beautiful but dilapidated house by the se...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,824 reviews
Moods
mysterious 62%
sad 54%
reflective 50%
dark 28%
challenging 20%
tense 14%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 40% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 89% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, Infidelity, Toxic relationshipModerate
Abortion, Death of parent, Child deathMinor
Cursing, Cancer
295 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241976371
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 07 February 2017
Description
Ingrid writes letters to her husband Gil about their life together. But instead of giving them to him, she hides each in the thousands of books Gil has collected. Despite their two daughters, despite their beautiful but dilapidated house by the se...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,824 reviews
Moods
mysterious 62%
sad 54%
reflective 50%
dark 28%
challenging 20%
tense 14%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 40% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 89% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, Infidelity, Toxic relationshipModerate
Abortion, Death of parent, Child deathMinor
Cursing, Cancer