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358 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802157065
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 02 March 2021
Description
The long-awaited new novel from one of America's most highly regarded contemporary writers, The Committed follows the Sympathizer as he arrives in Paris as a refugee. There he and his blood brother Bon try to escape their pasts and prepare for the...
Community Reviews Summary of 932 reviews
Moods
challenging 56%
reflective 53%
tense 49%
funny 42%
emotional 39%
adventurous 25%
sad 23%
mysterious 16%
informative 12%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 30% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Violence, Rape, RacismMinor
Addiction, Suicide attempt, Murder
358 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802157065
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 02 March 2021
Description
The long-awaited new novel from one of America's most highly regarded contemporary writers, The Committed follows the Sympathizer as he arrives in Paris as a refugee. There he and his blood brother Bon try to escape their pasts and prepare for the...
Community Reviews Summary of 932 reviews
Moods
challenging 56%
reflective 53%
tense 49%
funny 42%
emotional 39%
adventurous 25%
sad 23%
mysterious 16%
informative 12%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 30% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Death, Gun violenceModerate
Violence, Rape, RacismMinor
Addiction, Suicide attempt, Murder