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368 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812986495
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade
Publication date: 09 February 2016
Description
FINALIST FOR THE PULITZER PRIZE - NATIONAL BESTSELLER - A bewitching story collection from a writer hailed as "the most darkly playful voice in American fiction" (Michael Chabon) and "a national treasure" (Neil Gaiman). NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,345 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
adventurous 46%
funny 41%
challenging 27%
reflective 24%
emotional 19%
tense 16%
lighthearted 6%
sad 6%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 24% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 12%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 32% | N/A: 18% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 14% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide attempt, Blood, MisogynyModerate
Vomit, Pregnancy, Toxic relationshipMinor
Homophobia, Adult/minor relationship, Lesbophobia368 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812986495
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade
Publication date: 09 February 2016
Description
FINALIST FOR THE PULITZER PRIZE - NATIONAL BESTSELLER - A bewitching story collection from a writer hailed as "the most darkly playful voice in American fiction" (Michael Chabon) and "a national treasure" (Neil Gaiman). NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,345 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
adventurous 46%
funny 41%
challenging 27%
reflective 24%
emotional 19%
tense 16%
lighthearted 6%
sad 6%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 24% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 12%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 32% | N/A: 18% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 14% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide attempt, Blood, MisogynyModerate
Vomit, Pregnancy, Toxic relationshipMinor
Homophobia, Adult/minor relationship, Lesbophobia