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221 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307273086
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
One of the most celebrated writers of our time gives us his first cycle of short fiction: five brilliantly etched, interconnected stories in which music is a vivid and essential character. A once-popular singer, desperate to make a comeback, turni...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,222 reviews
Moods
emotional 41%
lighthearted 34%
relaxing 30%
sad 24%
funny 23%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 10%
adventurous 4%
challenging 4%
tense 3%
dark 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 36% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 31% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Moderate
Toxic relationshipMinor
Xenophobia, Medical content, Body shaming221 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307273086
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
One of the most celebrated writers of our time gives us his first cycle of short fiction: five brilliantly etched, interconnected stories in which music is a vivid and essential character. A once-popular singer, desperate to make a comeback, turni...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,222 reviews
Moods
emotional 41%
lighthearted 34%
relaxing 30%
sad 24%
funny 23%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 10%
adventurous 4%
challenging 4%
tense 3%
dark 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 36% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | No: 31% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Toxic relationshipMinor
Xenophobia, Medical content, Body shaming