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361 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385491105
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: 13 April 1998
Description
A particularly complicated love triangle sets this poetic novel in motion—from the bestselling author of The Handmaid’s Tale and The TestamentsElizabeth and Nate, though habitually unfaithful to each other, have remained married for more than a de...
Community Reviews Summary of 662 reviews
Moods
emotional 56%
sad 56%
dark 46%
challenging 18%
tense 15%
funny 12%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 34%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Suicide, Sexual assaultModerate
Death of parent, Child abuse, DeathMinor
Drug abuse
361 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385491105
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: 13 April 1998
Description
A particularly complicated love triangle sets this poetic novel in motion—from the bestselling author of The Handmaid’s Tale and The TestamentsElizabeth and Nate, though habitually unfaithful to each other, have remained married for more than a de...
Community Reviews Summary of 662 reviews
Moods
emotional 56%
sad 56%
dark 46%
challenging 18%
tense 15%
funny 12%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 34%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Suicide, Sexual assaultModerate
Death of parent, Child abuse, DeathMinor
Drug abuse