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192 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781934137123
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bellevue Literary Press
Publication date: 01 January 2009
Description
An old man lies dying. As time collapses into memory, he travels deep into his past where he is reunited with his father and relives the wonder and pain of his impoverished New England youth. At once heartbreaking and life affirming, Tinkers is an...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,363 reviews
Moods
emotional 64%
sad 42%
challenging 37%
dark 17%
mysterious 17%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 5%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
tense 4%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, AbandonmentMinor
Ableism, Blood
192 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781934137123
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bellevue Literary Press
Publication date: 01 January 2009
Description
An old man lies dying. As time collapses into memory, he travels deep into his past where he is reunited with his father and relives the wonder and pain of his impoverished New England youth. At once heartbreaking and life affirming, Tinkers is an...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,363 reviews
Moods
emotional 64%
sad 42%
challenging 37%
dark 17%
mysterious 17%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 5%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
tense 4%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, AbandonmentMinor
Ableism, Blood