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384 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781409078647
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Digital
Publication date: 13 May 2009
Description
A wise and witty look at the contemporary migrant experience.Lev is on his way from Eastern Europe to Britain, seeking work. Behind him loom the figures of his dead wife, his beloved young daughter and his outrageous friend Rudi who - dreaming of ...
Community Reviews Summary of 456 reviews
Moods
reflective 67%
sad 56%
hopeful 40%
inspiring 29%
challenging 24%
dark 16%
funny 13%
adventurous 8%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 2%
tense 2%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 44%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 40% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Rape, XenophobiaModerate
Death, Sexual violence, AlcoholismMinor
Hate crime384 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781409078647
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Digital
Publication date: 13 May 2009
Description
A wise and witty look at the contemporary migrant experience.Lev is on his way from Eastern Europe to Britain, seeking work. Behind him loom the figures of his dead wife, his beloved young daughter and his outrageous friend Rudi who - dreaming of ...
Community Reviews Summary of 456 reviews
Moods
reflective 67%
sad 56%
hopeful 40%
inspiring 29%
challenging 24%
dark 16%
funny 13%
adventurous 8%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 2%
tense 2%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 44%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 40% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Rape, XenophobiaModerate
Death, Sexual violence, AlcoholismMinor
Hate crime