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128 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781609806057
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Seven Stories Press
Publication date: 16 June 2015
Description
Siamese fighting fish, cockroaches, cats, a snake, and a strange fungus all serve here as mirrors that reflect the unconfessable aspects of human nature buried within us. The traits and fates of these animals illuminate such deeply natural, human ...
Community Reviews Summary of 281 reviews
Moods
emotional 40%
sad 22%
dark 20%
mysterious 15%
inspiring 13%
tense 8%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
adventurous 2%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 30% | N/A: 11% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 51% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Miscarriage, InfidelityModerate
Infertility, Abandonment
128 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781609806057
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Seven Stories Press
Publication date: 16 June 2015
Description
Siamese fighting fish, cockroaches, cats, a snake, and a strange fungus all serve here as mirrors that reflect the unconfessable aspects of human nature buried within us. The traits and fates of these animals illuminate such deeply natural, human ...
Community Reviews Summary of 281 reviews
Moods
emotional 40%
sad 22%
dark 20%
mysterious 15%
inspiring 13%
tense 8%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
challenging 4%
hopeful 4%
adventurous 2%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 30% | N/A: 11% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 51% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Miscarriage, InfidelityModerate
Infertility, Abandonment