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501 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349109077
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Abacus
Publication date: Not specified
Description
'It was the day my grandmother exploded. I sat in the crematorium, listening to my Uncle Hamish quietly snoring in harmony to Bach's Mass in B Minor, and I reflected that it always seemed to be death that drew me back to Gallanach.'Prentice McHoan...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,258 reviews
Moods
funny 71%
emotional 64%
reflective 56%
dark 50%
challenging 23%
tense 20%
sad 18%
adventurous 17%
hopeful 15%
lighthearted 7%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Incest, CursingModerate
Violence, Drug use, SexismMinor
War, Animal death, Fire/Fire injury
501 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349109077
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Abacus
Publication date: Not specified
Description
'It was the day my grandmother exploded. I sat in the crematorium, listening to my Uncle Hamish quietly snoring in harmony to Bach's Mass in B Minor, and I reflected that it always seemed to be death that drew me back to Gallanach.'Prentice McHoan...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,258 reviews
Moods
funny 71%
emotional 64%
reflective 56%
dark 50%
challenging 23%
tense 20%
sad 18%
adventurous 17%
hopeful 15%
lighthearted 7%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Incest, CursingModerate
Violence, Drug use, SexismMinor
War, Animal death, Fire/Fire injury