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361 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781845058135
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: RB Large Print
Publication date: 01 January 2005
Description
"Leo Gursky is trying to survive a little bit longer, tapping his radiator each evening to let his upstairs neighbor know he's still alive, drawing attention to himself at the milk counter of Starbucks. But life wasn't always like this: sixty year...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,706 reviews
Moods
reflective 74%
sad 65%
hopeful 32%
funny 26%
mysterious 26%
inspiring 23%
challenging 15%
dark 11%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
informative 2%
tense 2%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Grief, Death of parentModerate
Genocide, Antisemitism, Suicide attemptMinor
War, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming
361 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781845058135
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: RB Large Print
Publication date: 01 January 2005
Description
"Leo Gursky is trying to survive a little bit longer, tapping his radiator each evening to let his upstairs neighbor know he's still alive, drawing attention to himself at the milk counter of Starbucks. But life wasn't always like this: sixty year...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,706 reviews
Moods
reflective 74%
sad 65%
hopeful 32%
funny 26%
mysterious 26%
inspiring 23%
challenging 15%
dark 11%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
informative 2%
tense 2%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Grief, Death of parentModerate
Genocide, Antisemitism, Suicide attemptMinor
War, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming