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279 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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A linguist flying to a conference in Helsinki has landed in a strange city where he can't understand a word anyone says. As one claustrophobic day follows another, he wonders why no one has found him yet, whether his wife has given him up for dead...
Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews
Moods
dark 69%
tense 69%
challenging 61%
reflective 53%
sad 23%
adventurous 15%
emotional 15%
informative 7%
Pace
slow 46%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | Plot: 23% | A mix: 15% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 33% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 41% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual violence, Physical abuse, RapeModerate
Alcohol, Fatphobia, RacismMinor
War, Gun violence, Medical content
279 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A linguist flying to a conference in Helsinki has landed in a strange city where he can't understand a word anyone says. As one claustrophobic day follows another, he wonders why no one has found him yet, whether his wife has given him up for dead...
Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews
Moods
dark 69%
tense 69%
challenging 61%
reflective 53%
sad 23%
adventurous 15%
emotional 15%
informative 7%
Pace
slow 46%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | Plot: 23% | A mix: 15% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 33% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 41% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual violence, Physical abuse, RapeModerate
Alcohol, Fatphobia, RacismMinor
War, Gun violence, Medical content