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205 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571319664
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Galley Beggar Press
Publication date: 17 June 2013
Description
"Winner of the inaugural Goldsmith Prize. Eimear McBride's award-winning debut novel tells the story of a young woman's relationship with her brother, and the long shadow cast by his childhood brain tumor, touching on everything from family violen...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,318 reviews
Moods
challenging 75%
sad 75%
emotional 66%
tense 35%
reflective 31%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 27% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 36% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence
205 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571319664
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Galley Beggar Press
Publication date: 17 June 2013
Description
"Winner of the inaugural Goldsmith Prize. Eimear McBride's award-winning debut novel tells the story of a young woman's relationship with her brother, and the long shadow cast by his childhood brain tumor, touching on everything from family violen...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,318 reviews
Moods
challenging 75%
sad 75%
emotional 66%
tense 35%
reflective 31%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 27% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 36% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence