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320 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156011600
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 16 July 2001
Description
In this haunting, entrancing novel, Michel Faber introduces us to Isserley, a female driver who cruises the Scottish Highlands picking up hitchhikers. Scarred and awkward, yet strangely erotic and threatening, she listens to her hitchhikers as the...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,972 reviews
Moods
mysterious 76%
tense 52%
reflective 35%
challenging 32%
sad 28%
emotional 17%
adventurous 11%
funny 4%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | No: 40% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 30% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Body horrorModerate
Car accident, Sexual harassment, Murder
320 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156011600
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 16 July 2001
Description
In this haunting, entrancing novel, Michel Faber introduces us to Isserley, a female driver who cruises the Scottish Highlands picking up hitchhikers. Scarred and awkward, yet strangely erotic and threatening, she listens to her hitchhikers as the...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,972 reviews
Moods
mysterious 76%
tense 52%
reflective 35%
challenging 32%
sad 28%
emotional 17%
adventurous 11%
funny 4%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | No: 40% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 30% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Body horrorModerate
Car accident, Sexual harassment, Murder