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443 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679435549
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf
Publication date: 24 September 2002
Description
1. From the novel's opening epigraph–'Tell me a story, even it it's a lie.' –to its end, the relationship between truth, lies, history, and storytelling is an important theme. Posits Celaya, 'Did I dream it or did someone tell me the story? I can'...
Community Reviews Summary of 981 reviews
Moods
emotional 79%
funny 46%
sad 22%
hopeful 20%
adventurous 16%
informative 16%
challenging 13%
lighthearted 13%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 8%
tense 7%
relaxing 4%
dark 2%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Death, InfidelityModerate
Body shaming, Violence, Medical contentMinor
Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment
443 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679435549
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf
Publication date: 24 September 2002
Description
1. From the novel's opening epigraph–'Tell me a story, even it it's a lie.' –to its end, the relationship between truth, lies, history, and storytelling is an important theme. Posits Celaya, 'Did I dream it or did someone tell me the story? I can'...
Community Reviews Summary of 981 reviews
Moods
emotional 79%
funny 46%
sad 22%
hopeful 20%
adventurous 16%
informative 16%
challenging 13%
lighthearted 13%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 8%
tense 7%
relaxing 4%
dark 2%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Death, InfidelityModerate
Body shaming, Violence, Medical contentMinor
Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment