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219 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099478195
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 25 March 2003
Description
La quatrième de couverture indique "Joe and Joan Castleman are en route to Helsinki. Joe is thinking about the prestigious literary prize he will receive there, while Joan is plotting how to leave him. For too long she has played the role of suppo...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,818 reviews
Moods
emotional 48%
sad 35%
funny 18%
dark 16%
challenging 14%
tense 13%
mysterious 9%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Sexism, MisogynyModerate
Antisemitism, Xenophobia, ClassismMinor
Suicide, Medical content, Pregnancy
219 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099478195
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 25 March 2003
Description
La quatrième de couverture indique "Joe and Joan Castleman are en route to Helsinki. Joe is thinking about the prestigious literary prize he will receive there, while Joan is plotting how to leave him. For too long she has played the role of suppo...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,818 reviews
Moods
emotional 48%
sad 35%
funny 18%
dark 16%
challenging 14%
tense 13%
mysterious 9%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Sexism, MisogynyModerate
Antisemitism, Xenophobia, ClassismMinor
Suicide, Medical content, Pregnancy