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351 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400063734
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: 23 June 2009
Description
In the dawning light of a late-summer morning, the people of lower Manhattan stand hushed, staring up in disbelief at the Twin Towers. It is August 1974, and a mysterious tightrope walker is running, dancing, leaping between the towers, suspended ...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,780 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
sad 38%
hopeful 33%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
inspiring 23%
adventurous 15%
tense 10%
funny 6%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 79% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Child deathModerate
Death, Physical abuse, AddictionMinor
War, Racism, Suicide
351 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400063734
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: 23 June 2009
Description
In the dawning light of a late-summer morning, the people of lower Manhattan stand hushed, staring up in disbelief at the Twin Towers. It is August 1974, and a mysterious tightrope walker is running, dancing, leaping between the towers, suspended ...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,780 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
sad 38%
hopeful 33%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
inspiring 23%
adventurous 15%
tense 10%
funny 6%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 79% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Child deathModerate
Death, Physical abuse, AddictionMinor
War, Racism, Suicide