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273 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780547521893
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 19 April 2011
Description
Best-selling novelist Ann Patchett's second, "strikingly original"* novel tells the moving story of John Nickel, an ex-jazz musician who wanted nothing more than to be a good father. When his lover takes away his son, he's left only with his Beale...
Community Reviews Summary of 386 reviews
Moods
emotional 58%
sad 48%
tense 27%
dark 20%
challenging 17%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 10%
adventurous 6%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 29% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
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Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, BloodModerate
Pedophilia, Drug abuse, Drug use273 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780547521893
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 19 April 2011
Description
Best-selling novelist Ann Patchett's second, "strikingly original"* novel tells the moving story of John Nickel, an ex-jazz musician who wanted nothing more than to be a good father. When his lover takes away his son, he's left only with his Beale...
Community Reviews Summary of 386 reviews
Moods
emotional 58%
sad 48%
tense 27%
dark 20%
challenging 17%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 10%
adventurous 6%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 29% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, BloodModerate
Pedophilia, Drug abuse, Drug use