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317 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781940450278
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: McSweeney's
Publication date: 18 November 2014
Description
From the bestselling author of Women Talking, a wrenchingly honest, darkly funny novel (Entertainment Weekly). Elf and Yoli are sisters. While on the surface Elfrieda's life is enviable (she's a world-renowned pianist, glamorous, wealthy, and happ...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,080 reviews
Moods
sad 81%
reflective 65%
dark 54%
funny 44%
challenging 23%
tense 11%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Death of parent317 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781940450278
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: McSweeney's
Publication date: 18 November 2014
Description
From the bestselling author of Women Talking, a wrenchingly honest, darkly funny novel (Entertainment Weekly). Elf and Yoli are sisters. While on the surface Elfrieda's life is enviable (she's a world-renowned pianist, glamorous, wealthy, and happ...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,080 reviews
Moods
sad 81%
reflective 65%
dark 54%
funny 44%
challenging 23%
tense 11%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Death of parent