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350 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781953534026
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tin House Books
Publication date: 05 April 2022
Description
A powerful story of sexual awakening and acceptance voiced by an unforgettable protagonist coming of age in post-Soviet Russia.When Mitya was two years old, he swallowed his grandmother's sewing needle. For his family, it marks the beginning of th...
Community Reviews Summary of 193 reviews
Moods
reflective 57%
dark 50%
hopeful 42%
sad 42%
adventurous 31%
challenging 29%
funny 22%
tense 19%
mysterious 10%
informative 7%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 51% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Rape, Child abuse, AlcoholismModerate
Sexual assault, Transphobia, HomophobiaMinor
Police brutality, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury350 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781953534026
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tin House Books
Publication date: 05 April 2022
Description
A powerful story of sexual awakening and acceptance voiced by an unforgettable protagonist coming of age in post-Soviet Russia.When Mitya was two years old, he swallowed his grandmother's sewing needle. For his family, it marks the beginning of th...
Community Reviews Summary of 193 reviews
Moods
reflective 57%
dark 50%
hopeful 42%
sad 42%
adventurous 31%
challenging 29%
funny 22%
tense 19%
mysterious 10%
informative 7%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 17%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 51% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Child abuse, AlcoholismModerate
Sexual assault, Transphobia, HomophobiaMinor
Police brutality, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury