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272 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330454230
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Each of the judges of the Elysian Prize for literature has a reason for accepting the job. For the chairman, MP Malcolm Craig, it is backbench boredom, media personality Jo Cross is on the hunt for a 'relevant' novel, and Oxbridge academic Vanessa...
Community Reviews Summary of 319 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 66%
reflective 33%
emotional 16%
relaxing 16%
Pace
slow 14%
medium 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 40%Strong character development?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Drug use, Eating disorder
272 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330454230
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Each of the judges of the Elysian Prize for literature has a reason for accepting the job. For the chairman, MP Malcolm Craig, it is backbench boredom, media personality Jo Cross is on the hunt for a 'relevant' novel, and Oxbridge academic Vanessa...
Community Reviews Summary of 319 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 66%
reflective 33%
emotional 16%
relaxing 16%
Pace
slow 14%
medium 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 40%Strong character development?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Drug use, Eating disorder