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304 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399562891
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 17 January 2017
Description
A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of 2017An electrifying first collection from one of the most exciting short story writers of our timeI can't recall the last time I laughed this hard at a book. Simultaneously, I'm shocked and scandalized....
Community Reviews Summary of 6,113 reviews
Moods
reflective 39%
funny 36%
mysterious 36%
tense 26%
challenging 22%
sad 19%
emotional 18%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 21% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 67% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 65% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Average rating
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Graphic
Fatphobia, Body shaming, Eating disorderModerate
Sexual content, Misogyny, Addiction304 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399562891
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 17 January 2017
Description
A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of 2017An electrifying first collection from one of the most exciting short story writers of our timeI can't recall the last time I laughed this hard at a book. Simultaneously, I'm shocked and scandalized....
Community Reviews Summary of 6,113 reviews
Moods
reflective 39%
funny 36%
mysterious 36%
tense 26%
challenging 22%
sad 19%
emotional 18%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 21% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 67% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 65% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia, Body shaming, Eating disorderModerate
Sexual content, Misogyny, Addiction