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175 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061766121
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 01 March 2010
Description
"Breathtaking. . .chillingly beautiful, like postcards from Eden. . .Van Booy's stories are somehow like paintings the characters walk out of, and keep walking." -Los Angeles Times In his critically-acclaimed debut collection of short stories, The...
Community Reviews Summary of 324 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
sad 68%
relaxing 45%
inspiring 31%
lighthearted 22%
dark 13%
hopeful 13%
mysterious 9%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 26% | N/A: 15% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 27% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 15% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Genocide, Antisemitism, Child deathModerate
Infidelity, Car accident, GriefMinor
Sexual content
175 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061766121
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 01 March 2010
Description
"Breathtaking. . .chillingly beautiful, like postcards from Eden. . .Van Booy's stories are somehow like paintings the characters walk out of, and keep walking." -Los Angeles Times In his critically-acclaimed debut collection of short stories, The...
Community Reviews Summary of 324 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
sad 68%
relaxing 45%
inspiring 31%
lighthearted 22%
dark 13%
hopeful 13%
mysterious 9%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 26% | N/A: 15% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 27% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 15% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Genocide, Antisemitism, Child deathModerate
Infidelity, Car accident, GriefMinor
Sexual content