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416 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781984880659
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Press
Publication date: 06 October 2020
Description
The debut novel from the National Book Award-winning author of Redeployment This] compact epic of a novel contains perhaps Klay's finest writing yet . . . Using his formidable gifts for scene-setting, meaningful irony and deep human empathy, Klay...
Community Reviews Summary of 290 reviews
Moods
challenging 54%
tense 54%
informative 38%
adventurous 35%
emotional 29%
reflective 25%
sad 25%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 30% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 68% | No: 28% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Average rating
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Death, Gore, Kidnapping416 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781984880659
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Press
Publication date: 06 October 2020
Description
The debut novel from the National Book Award-winning author of Redeployment This] compact epic of a novel contains perhaps Klay's finest writing yet . . . Using his formidable gifts for scene-setting, meaningful irony and deep human empathy, Klay...
Community Reviews Summary of 290 reviews
Moods
challenging 54%
tense 54%
informative 38%
adventurous 35%
emotional 29%
reflective 25%
sad 25%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 30% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 68% | No: 28% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gore, Kidnapping