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303 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780618709861
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 01 September 2006
Description
This riveting novel of love and mystery from the author of The Things They Carried examines the lasting impact of the twentieth century’s legacy of violence and warfare, both at home and abroad. When long-hidden secrets about the atrocities he com...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,553 reviews
Moods
mysterious 85%
reflective 49%
tense 49%
emotional 43%
challenging 40%
sad 38%
adventurous 8%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 29% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence, GoreModerate
Suicide, Abortion, AlcoholismMinor
Body shaming, Fatphobia, Rape303 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780618709861
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 01 September 2006
Description
This riveting novel of love and mystery from the author of The Things They Carried examines the lasting impact of the twentieth century’s legacy of violence and warfare, both at home and abroad. When long-hidden secrets about the atrocities he com...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,553 reviews
Moods
mysterious 85%
reflective 49%
tense 49%
emotional 43%
challenging 40%
sad 38%
adventurous 8%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 29% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
War, Violence, GoreModerate
Suicide, Abortion, AlcoholismMinor
Body shaming, Fatphobia, Rape