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848 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060586379
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 31 August 2004
Description
"One of the finest novels I've read . . . .a fiercely intelligent look at childhood, marriage, families, the 1960s, the Cold War and the fear and isolation that are part of the human condition.... it is not only beautifully written.... it is equal...
Community Reviews Summary of 776 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
sad 68%
mysterious 56%
challenging 37%
reflective 37%
informative 25%
tense 25%
inspiring 12%
adventurous 6%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
Pace
slow 47%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 25% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 44%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Sexual assault, Child death
848 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060586379
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 31 August 2004
Description
"One of the finest novels I've read . . . .a fiercely intelligent look at childhood, marriage, families, the 1960s, the Cold War and the fear and isolation that are part of the human condition.... it is not only beautifully written.... it is equal...
Community Reviews Summary of 776 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
sad 68%
mysterious 56%
challenging 37%
reflective 37%
informative 25%
tense 25%
inspiring 12%
adventurous 6%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
Pace
slow 47%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 25% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 41% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 44%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Sexual assault, Child death