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352 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781787636002
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam
Publication date: 25 May 2023
Description
Destined to be THE dark book-club debut of 2023. A compulsive and timely exploration of the complicated nature of memory and trauma, power and consent, victimhood and shame.Rachel has loved Alistair since she was seventeen.Even though she hasn't s...
Community Reviews Summary of 461 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
sad 50%
reflective 45%
tense 38%
challenging 37%
mysterious 33%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 6%
informative 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 31% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%Average rating
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Graphic
Sexual assault, Rape, Drug useModerate
Suicide, Abortion, Infidelity352 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781787636002
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bantam
Publication date: 25 May 2023
Description
Destined to be THE dark book-club debut of 2023. A compulsive and timely exploration of the complicated nature of memory and trauma, power and consent, victimhood and shame.Rachel has loved Alistair since she was seventeen.Even though she hasn't s...
Community Reviews Summary of 461 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
sad 50%
reflective 45%
tense 38%
challenging 37%
mysterious 33%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 6%
informative 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 31% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Rape, Drug useModerate
Suicide, Abortion, Infidelity