240 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781324021469
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton Company
Publication date: 11 October 2022
Description
Over twelve novels and two collections Lydia Millet has emerged as a major American novelist, writing vividly about the ties between people and other animals and the crisis of extinction. Her exquisite new novel, the first since A Children's Bible...
Community Reviews Summary of 347 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
hopeful 50%
funny 23%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 13%
sad 11%
challenging 10%
relaxing 7%
informative 3%
adventurous 2%
dark 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Car accidentModerate
Infidelity, Alcoholism, Animal deathMinor
Bullying, Drug use240 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781324021469
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton Company
Publication date: 11 October 2022
Description
Over twelve novels and two collections Lydia Millet has emerged as a major American novelist, writing vividly about the ties between people and other animals and the crisis of extinction. Her exquisite new novel, the first since A Children's Bible...
Community Reviews Summary of 347 reviews
Moods
emotional 57%
hopeful 50%
funny 23%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 13%
sad 11%
challenging 10%
relaxing 7%
informative 3%
adventurous 2%
dark 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Car accidentModerate
Infidelity, Alcoholism, Animal deathMinor
Bullying, Drug use