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293 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781839760877
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Verso Books (US)
Publication date: 08 February 2022
Description
An extraordinary, ambitious, globe-spanning novel about what we owe our consciencesFleeing her moribund marriage in Cape Town, Beth accepts a diplomatic posting to Shanghai. In this anonymous city she hopes to lose herself in books, wine, and soli...
Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews
Moods
tense 55%
emotional 45%
dark 40%
informative 40%
mysterious 35%
adventurous 30%
challenging 30%
sad 30%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 5%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Character: 18% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 12% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cannibalism, Rape, ViolenceModerate
Death, Child death, StalkingMinor
Domestic abuse, Infidelity293 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781839760877
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Verso Books (US)
Publication date: 08 February 2022
Description
An extraordinary, ambitious, globe-spanning novel about what we owe our consciencesFleeing her moribund marriage in Cape Town, Beth accepts a diplomatic posting to Shanghai. In this anonymous city she hopes to lose herself in books, wine, and soli...
Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews
Moods
tense 55%
emotional 45%
dark 40%
informative 40%
mysterious 35%
adventurous 30%
challenging 30%
sad 30%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 5%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Character: 18% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 12% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cannibalism, Rape, ViolenceModerate
Death, Child death, StalkingMinor
Domestic abuse, Infidelity