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221 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307397874
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Canada
Publication date: 05 May 2009
Description
One of the most celebrated writers of our time gives us his first cycle of short fiction: five brilliantly etched, interconnected stories in which music is a vivid and essential character. A once-popular singer, desperate to make a comeback, turni...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,196 reviews
Moods
emotional 42%
lighthearted 34%
relaxing 31%
sad 24%
funny 23%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 10%
adventurous 4%
challenging 4%
tense 3%
dark 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 35% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 9% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Toxic relationshipMinor
Body shaming, Xenophobia, Medical content
221 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307397874
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Canada
Publication date: 05 May 2009
Description
One of the most celebrated writers of our time gives us his first cycle of short fiction: five brilliantly etched, interconnected stories in which music is a vivid and essential character. A once-popular singer, desperate to make a comeback, turni...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,196 reviews
Moods
emotional 42%
lighthearted 34%
relaxing 31%
sad 24%
funny 23%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 10%
adventurous 4%
challenging 4%
tense 3%
dark 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 35% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 9% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Toxic relationshipMinor
Body shaming, Xenophobia, Medical content