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584 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781443436069
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Canada
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A monumental, genre-defying novel over ten years in the making, Michel Faber's The Book of Strange New Things is a masterwork from a writer in full command of his many talents.It begins with Peter, a devoted man of faith, as he is called to the mi...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,412 reviews
Moods
adventurous 57%
emotional 49%
mysterious 48%
sad 32%
dark 31%
challenging 30%
tense 17%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 8%
funny 4%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 46%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal death, MisogynyModerate
Alcoholism, Medical content, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Sexual content, Self harm, Suicide584 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781443436069
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Canada
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A monumental, genre-defying novel over ten years in the making, Michel Faber's The Book of Strange New Things is a masterwork from a writer in full command of his many talents.It begins with Peter, a devoted man of faith, as he is called to the mi...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,412 reviews
Moods
adventurous 57%
emotional 49%
mysterious 48%
sad 32%
dark 31%
challenging 30%
tense 17%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 8%
funny 4%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 46%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal death, MisogynyModerate
Alcoholism, Medical content, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Sexual content, Self harm, Suicide