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288 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780753513743
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virgin Books
Publication date: 10 July 2008
Description
This collection features tormented individuals who play out their doom in various odd little towns, as well as in dark sectors frequented by sinister and often blackly comical eccentrics. The cycle of narratives that includes the title work of thi...
Community Reviews Summary of 410 reviews
Moods
mysterious 75%
challenging 59%
reflective 56%
tense 40%
funny 15%
sad 15%
emotional 12%
adventurous 3%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 36% | Character: 22% | N/A: 22% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 21% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 39% | N/A: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | N/A: 37% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 17% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, AddictionModerate
Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Suicide attempt, Stalking
288 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780753513743
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virgin Books
Publication date: 10 July 2008
Description
This collection features tormented individuals who play out their doom in various odd little towns, as well as in dark sectors frequented by sinister and often blackly comical eccentrics. The cycle of narratives that includes the title work of thi...
Community Reviews Summary of 410 reviews
Moods
mysterious 75%
challenging 59%
reflective 56%
tense 40%
funny 15%
sad 15%
emotional 12%
adventurous 3%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 36% | Character: 22% | N/A: 22% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 21% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | No: 39% | N/A: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | N/A: 37% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 17% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, AddictionModerate
Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Suicide attempt, Stalking