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143 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781564782724
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dalkey Archive Press
Publication date: 03 December 2005
Description
-- Ruth and Leonard's young female boarder, S., disappears under circumstances that suggest suicide. As the couple pours over her diary, audio tapes, and movies, their obsession with the enigmatic young girl takes over their relationship. Three co...
Community Reviews Summary of 51 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
reflective 50%
mysterious 37%
tense 31%
emotional 25%
sad 12%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 30%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 44%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Abortion, RapeModerate
Suicide
143 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781564782724
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dalkey Archive Press
Publication date: 03 December 2005
Description
-- Ruth and Leonard's young female boarder, S., disappears under circumstances that suggest suicide. As the couple pours over her diary, audio tapes, and movies, their obsession with the enigmatic young girl takes over their relationship. Three co...
Community Reviews Summary of 51 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
reflective 50%
mysterious 37%
tense 31%
emotional 25%
sad 12%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 30%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 44%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Abortion, RapeModerate
Suicide