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188 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400034697
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 14 November 2006
Description
In Barcelona, an aging Brazilian prostitute trains her dog to weep at the grave she has chosen for herself. In Vienna, a woman parlays her gift for seeing the future into a fortunetelling position with a wealthy family. In Geneva, an ambulance dri...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,405 reviews
Moods
mysterious 51%
emotional 42%
adventurous 36%
dark 33%
sad 22%
funny 19%
challenging 17%
relaxing 14%
lighthearted 13%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 10%
tense 10%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 38% | Plot: 28% | Character: 25% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 32% | No: 25% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 20% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Forced institutionalization, DeathModerate
Blood, Sexism, SuicideMinor
Rape, Alcohol, Racism
188 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400034697
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 14 November 2006
Description
In Barcelona, an aging Brazilian prostitute trains her dog to weep at the grave she has chosen for herself. In Vienna, a woman parlays her gift for seeing the future into a fortunetelling position with a wealthy family. In Geneva, an ambulance dri...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,405 reviews
Moods
mysterious 51%
emotional 42%
adventurous 36%
dark 33%
sad 22%
funny 19%
challenging 17%
relaxing 14%
lighthearted 13%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 10%
tense 10%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 38% | Plot: 28% | Character: 25% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 32% | No: 25% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 20% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Forced institutionalization, DeathModerate
Blood, Sexism, SuicideMinor
Rape, Alcohol, Racism