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345 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345809414
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Canada
Publication date: 05 January 2016
Description
The extraordinary new novel from the author of Never Let Me Go and the Booker Prize–winning The Remains of the Day The Romans have long since departed, and Britain is steadily declining into ruin. But at least the wars that once ravaged the cou...
Community Reviews Summary of 11,448 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
adventurous 59%
emotional 47%
sad 40%
challenging 21%
dark 21%
hopeful 9%
tense 8%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 33% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Dementia, ViolenceModerate
War, Murder, Child deathMinor
Infidelity, Fire/Fire injury, Rape
345 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345809414
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Canada
Publication date: 05 January 2016
Description
The extraordinary new novel from the author of Never Let Me Go and the Booker Prize–winning The Remains of the Day The Romans have long since departed, and Britain is steadily declining into ruin. But at least the wars that once ravaged the cou...
Community Reviews Summary of 11,448 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
adventurous 59%
emotional 47%
sad 40%
challenging 21%
dark 21%
hopeful 9%
tense 8%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 33% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Dementia, ViolenceModerate
War, Murder, Child deathMinor
Infidelity, Fire/Fire injury, Rape