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294 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781910701737
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Publication date: 11 October 2016
Description
A magical, intoxicating debut novel, both intimate and epic, that intertwines the past, present, and future of two lovers bound by the passing of great comets overhead and a coterie of remarkable ancestors.Róisín and François are immediately draw...
Community Reviews Summary of 423 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
sad 58%
mysterious 39%
hopeful 26%
adventurous 17%
dark 17%
inspiring 9%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 4%
tense 4%
funny 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Grief, DeathModerate
Suicide, Death of parent, Mental illnessMinor
Animal death, Terminal illness, Child death
294 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781910701737
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Publication date: 11 October 2016
Description
A magical, intoxicating debut novel, both intimate and epic, that intertwines the past, present, and future of two lovers bound by the passing of great comets overhead and a coterie of remarkable ancestors.Róisín and François are immediately draw...
Community Reviews Summary of 423 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
sad 58%
mysterious 39%
hopeful 26%
adventurous 17%
dark 17%
inspiring 9%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 4%
tense 4%
funny 2%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Grief, DeathModerate
Suicide, Death of parent, Mental illnessMinor
Animal death, Terminal illness, Child death