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348 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345476036
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 01 June 2010
Description
The lives of three strangers interconnect in unforeseen ways-and with unexpected consequences-in acclaimed author Dan Chaon's gripping, brilliantly written new novel. Longing to get on with his life, Miles Cheshire nevertheless can't stop searchin...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,161 reviews
Moods
dark 82%
tense 53%
sad 42%
adventurous 32%
reflective 25%
emotional 21%
challenging 14%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 45% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 36% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Medical trauma, Mental illnessModerate
Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Alcoholism, Car accident, Death of parent348 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345476036
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 01 June 2010
Description
The lives of three strangers interconnect in unforeseen ways-and with unexpected consequences-in acclaimed author Dan Chaon's gripping, brilliantly written new novel. Longing to get on with his life, Miles Cheshire nevertheless can't stop searchin...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,161 reviews
Moods
dark 82%
tense 53%
sad 42%
adventurous 32%
reflective 25%
emotional 21%
challenging 14%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 45% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 36% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Medical trauma, Mental illnessModerate
Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Alcoholism, Car accident, Death of parent