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358 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007299140
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: 4th Estate
Publication date: 27 August 2015
Description
The exhilarating debut novel by iconic filmmaker David Cronenberg: the story of two journalists whose entanglement in a French philosopher’s death becomes a surreal journey into global conspiracy.Stylish and camera-obsessed, Naomi and Nathan thriv...
Community Reviews Summary of 188 reviews
Moods
mysterious 50%
tense 50%
challenging 25%
adventurous 12%
funny 12%
informative 12%
sad 12%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 37% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cancer, Body horror, CannibalismModerate
Mental illness, Self harm
358 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007299140
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: 4th Estate
Publication date: 27 August 2015
Description
The exhilarating debut novel by iconic filmmaker David Cronenberg: the story of two journalists whose entanglement in a French philosopher’s death becomes a surreal journey into global conspiracy.Stylish and camera-obsessed, Naomi and Nathan thriv...
Community Reviews Summary of 188 reviews
Moods
mysterious 50%
tense 50%
challenging 25%
adventurous 12%
funny 12%
informative 12%
sad 12%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 37% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cancer, Body horror, CannibalismModerate
Mental illness, Self harm