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224 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781846554766
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Publication date: Not specified
Description
I read somewhere that the decision to emigrate comes from a need to breathe.The hope of a better life is stronger than any other feeling. My mother decided it was better to know I was in danger far from her; but on the way to a different future, t...
Community Reviews Summary of 748 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
adventurous 48%
sad 47%
challenging 46%
hopeful 46%
informative 46%
inspiring 42%
dark 22%
tense 17%
funny 6%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 37%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Trafficking, Child deathModerate
Confinement, Blood, DeathMinor
Animal cruelty224 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781846554766
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Publication date: Not specified
Description
I read somewhere that the decision to emigrate comes from a need to breathe.The hope of a better life is stronger than any other feeling. My mother decided it was better to know I was in danger far from her; but on the way to a different future, t...
Community Reviews Summary of 748 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
adventurous 48%
sad 47%
challenging 46%
hopeful 46%
informative 46%
inspiring 42%
dark 22%
tense 17%
funny 6%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 37%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Trafficking, Child deathModerate
Confinement, Blood, DeathMinor
Animal cruelty