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250 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802142344
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 12 December 2005
Description
One of the most widely reviewed debuts of the year, Sightseeing is a masterful story collection by an award-winning young author. Set in contemporary Thailand, these are generous, radiant tales of family bonds, youthful romance, generational confl...
Community Reviews Summary of 285 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
dark 40%
sad 40%
challenging 37%
adventurous 35%
funny 24%
informative 20%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 11%
tense 11%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 38% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 45% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 6% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal death, AddictionModerate
Sexual harassment, Genocide, WarMinor
Dementia, Rape, Drug abuse
250 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802142344
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 12 December 2005
Description
One of the most widely reviewed debuts of the year, Sightseeing is a masterful story collection by an award-winning young author. Set in contemporary Thailand, these are generous, radiant tales of family bonds, youthful romance, generational confl...
Community Reviews Summary of 285 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
dark 40%
sad 40%
challenging 37%
adventurous 35%
funny 24%
informative 20%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 11%
tense 11%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 38% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 45% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 84% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 6% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal death, AddictionModerate
Sexual harassment, Genocide, WarMinor
Dementia, Rape, Drug abuse