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242 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571363889
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: 03 March 2020
Description
18 boyfriends. 23 jobs. One ghost who occasionally pops in to give advice. Welcome to the world of the Temporary. 'There is nothing more personal than doing your job'. So goes the motto of the Temporary, as she takes job after job, in search of s...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,482 reviews
Moods
adventurous 60%
reflective 58%
lighthearted 29%
mysterious 26%
emotional 23%
dark 15%
challenging 14%
sad 14%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 31% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 38% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 31% | No: 29% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, AbandonmentModerate
Sexual assault, Death of parent, RapeMinor
Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence
242 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571363889
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: 03 March 2020
Description
18 boyfriends. 23 jobs. One ghost who occasionally pops in to give advice. Welcome to the world of the Temporary. 'There is nothing more personal than doing your job'. So goes the motto of the Temporary, as she takes job after job, in search of s...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,482 reviews
Moods
adventurous 60%
reflective 58%
lighthearted 29%
mysterious 26%
emotional 23%
dark 15%
challenging 14%
sad 14%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 31% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 38% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 31% | No: 29% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, AbandonmentModerate
Sexual assault, Death of parent, RapeMinor
Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence