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336 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345808028
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Canada
Publication date: 11 April 2014
Description
Miriam Toews is beloved for her irresistible voice, for mingling laughter and heartwrenching poignancy like no other writer. In her most passionate novel yet, she brings us the riveting story of two sisters, and a love that illuminates life.You wo...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,062 reviews
Moods
sad 81%
reflective 65%
dark 54%
funny 44%
challenging 22%
tense 11%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4%Average rating
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Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Death of parent336 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345808028
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Canada
Publication date: 11 April 2014
Description
Miriam Toews is beloved for her irresistible voice, for mingling laughter and heartwrenching poignancy like no other writer. In her most passionate novel yet, she brings us the riveting story of two sisters, and a love that illuminates life.You wo...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,062 reviews
Moods
sad 81%
reflective 65%
dark 54%
funny 44%
challenging 22%
tense 11%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Death of parent