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339 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250054807
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication date: 23 June 2015
Description
A sweeping and captivating debut novel about a young librarian who is sent a mysterious old book, inscribed with his grandmother's name. What is the book's connection to his family?Simon Watson, a young librarian, lives alone on the Long Island So...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,593 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
dark 49%
adventurous 31%
reflective 28%
sad 27%
tense 21%
challenging 9%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 28% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abandonment, Suicide, Physical abuseModerate
Death of parent, Murder, DeathMinor
Infidelity, Vomit, Sexual content339 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250054807
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication date: 23 June 2015
Description
A sweeping and captivating debut novel about a young librarian who is sent a mysterious old book, inscribed with his grandmother's name. What is the book's connection to his family?Simon Watson, a young librarian, lives alone on the Long Island So...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,593 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
dark 49%
adventurous 31%
reflective 28%
sad 27%
tense 21%
challenging 9%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 28% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 64% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abandonment, Suicide, Physical abuseModerate
Death of parent, Murder, DeathMinor
Infidelity, Vomit, Sexual content