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352 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571374779
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 21 October 2021
Description
Every day from nine to five I sit at my desk facing the door of the office and type up other people's dreams. An office assistant in a hospital pursues a secret vocation. A girl endures a series of initiation ceremonies to join her high school sor...
Community Reviews Summary of 631 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
dark 48%
challenging 32%
sad 26%
mysterious 20%
inspiring 18%
funny 16%
tense 16%
lighthearted 14%
relaxing 8%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 6%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 42% | A mix: 39% | N/A: 13% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
N/A: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 18% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | N/A: 22% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attemptMinor
Racism
352 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571374779
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 21 October 2021
Description
Every day from nine to five I sit at my desk facing the door of the office and type up other people's dreams. An office assistant in a hospital pursues a secret vocation. A girl endures a series of initiation ceremonies to join her high school sor...
Community Reviews Summary of 631 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
dark 48%
challenging 32%
sad 26%
mysterious 20%
inspiring 18%
funny 16%
tense 16%
lighthearted 14%
relaxing 8%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 6%
informative 2%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 42% | A mix: 39% | N/A: 13% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
N/A: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 18% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | N/A: 22% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attemptMinor
Racism