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203 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571317165
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 10 April 2014
Description
Eimear McBride’s award-winning debut novel tells the story of a young woman’s relationship with her brother, and the long shadow cast by his childhood brain tumour. It is a shocking and intimate insight into the thoughts, feelings and chaotic sexu...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,318 reviews
Moods
challenging 75%
sad 75%
emotional 66%
tense 35%
reflective 31%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 27% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 36% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 2%Average rating
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Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence203 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571317165
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 10 April 2014
Description
Eimear McBride’s award-winning debut novel tells the story of a young woman’s relationship with her brother, and the long shadow cast by his childhood brain tumour. It is a shocking and intimate insight into the thoughts, feelings and chaotic sexu...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,318 reviews
Moods
challenging 75%
sad 75%
emotional 66%
tense 35%
reflective 31%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 27% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 36% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence