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288 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375713316
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 14 October 2003
Description
Anthony James weighs 315 pounds, is possibly schizophrenic, and he's just been kicked out of college. He's rescued by his mother, sister, and grandmother, but they may not be altogether sane themselves. Living in the basement of their home in Quee...
Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
funny 45%
challenging 27%
emotional 18%
mysterious 18%
tense 18%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 9%
sad 9%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 40% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 77% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Misogyny, Fatphobia, Mental illness
288 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375713316
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 14 October 2003
Description
Anthony James weighs 315 pounds, is possibly schizophrenic, and he's just been kicked out of college. He's rescued by his mother, sister, and grandmother, but they may not be altogether sane themselves. Living in the basement of their home in Quee...
Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
funny 45%
challenging 27%
emotional 18%
mysterious 18%
tense 18%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 9%
sad 9%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 40% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 77% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Misogyny, Fatphobia, Mental illness