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304 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008179175
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 06 October 2016
Description
From the much acclaimed author of Mislaid and The Wallcreeper, a fierce and audaciously funny novel of families – both the ones we’re born into and the ones we create – a story of obsession, idealism, and ownership, centered around a young woman w...
Community Reviews Summary of 410 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
challenging 30%
reflective 25%
adventurous 15%
emotional 15%
tense 15%
sad 10%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 31% | Yes: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Rape, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Incest, Terminal illness, Sexual violenceMinor
Adult/minor relationship
304 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008179175
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 06 October 2016
Description
From the much acclaimed author of Mislaid and The Wallcreeper, a fierce and audaciously funny novel of families – both the ones we’re born into and the ones we create – a story of obsession, idealism, and ownership, centered around a young woman w...
Community Reviews Summary of 410 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
challenging 30%
reflective 25%
adventurous 15%
emotional 15%
tense 15%
sad 10%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 31% | Yes: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Rape, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Incest, Terminal illness, Sexual violenceMinor
Adult/minor relationship