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309 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847089090
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Granta
Publication date: 03 April 2014
Description
From the acclaimed author of Night Waking comes this beautiful and nuanced historical novel about maternal failures, sibling affection and the everyday savagery of family. Bodies of Light is a deeply poignant tale of a psychologically tumultuous ...
Community Reviews Summary of 340 reviews
Moods
reflective 57%
sad 52%
challenging 47%
inspiring 45%
hopeful 37%
informative 35%
dark 32%
tense 22%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 37%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 40% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, Mental illnessModerate
Child abuse, Grief, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Religious bigotry, Self harm, Suicide attempt
309 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847089090
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Granta
Publication date: 03 April 2014
Description
From the acclaimed author of Night Waking comes this beautiful and nuanced historical novel about maternal failures, sibling affection and the everyday savagery of family. Bodies of Light is a deeply poignant tale of a psychologically tumultuous ...
Community Reviews Summary of 340 reviews
Moods
reflective 57%
sad 52%
challenging 47%
inspiring 45%
hopeful 37%
informative 35%
dark 32%
tense 22%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 37%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 40% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, Mental illnessModerate
Child abuse, Grief, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Religious bigotry, Self harm, Suicide attempt