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400 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781401324643
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hyperion
Publication date: 11 September 2012
Description
A larger-than-life old man with a fondness for vodka goes on an unexpected adventure in this whimsical novel -- perfect for fans of Forrest Gump and A Man Called Ove.The international publishing sensation -- more than six million copies sold world...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,349 reviews
Moods
adventurous 82%
lighthearted 72%
hopeful 13%
relaxing 13%
inspiring 12%
informative 10%
reflective 8%
mysterious 6%
emotional 5%
dark 4%
challenging 2%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Plot: 32% | Character: 23%Strong character development?
No: 49% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death, Alcohol, ViolenceModerate
War, Confinement, MurderMinor
Racism, Rape, Animal death400 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781401324643
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hyperion
Publication date: 11 September 2012
Description
A larger-than-life old man with a fondness for vodka goes on an unexpected adventure in this whimsical novel -- perfect for fans of Forrest Gump and A Man Called Ove.The international publishing sensation -- more than six million copies sold world...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,349 reviews
Moods
adventurous 82%
lighthearted 72%
hopeful 13%
relaxing 13%
inspiring 12%
informative 10%
reflective 8%
mysterious 6%
emotional 5%
dark 4%
challenging 2%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Plot: 32% | Character: 23%Strong character development?
No: 49% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Alcohol, ViolenceModerate
War, Confinement, MurderMinor
Racism, Rape, Animal death