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274 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525541349
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 11 August 2020
Description
WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATUREIn a remote Polish village, Janina devotes the dark winter days to studying astrology, translating the poetry of William Blake, and taking care of the summer homes of wealthy Warsaw residents. Her reputation ...
Community Reviews Summary of 14,729 reviews
Moods
dark 75%
reflective 57%
funny 26%
challenging 24%
emotional 23%
tense 21%
sad 16%
adventurous 11%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 39% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 29% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Animal death, Murder, Animal crueltyModerate
Death274 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525541349
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 11 August 2020
Description
WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATUREIn a remote Polish village, Janina devotes the dark winter days to studying astrology, translating the poetry of William Blake, and taking care of the summer homes of wealthy Warsaw residents. Her reputation ...
Community Reviews Summary of 14,729 reviews
Moods
dark 75%
reflective 57%
funny 26%
challenging 24%
emotional 23%
tense 21%
sad 16%
adventurous 11%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 39% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 29% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Murder, Animal crueltyModerate
Death