272 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781451643367
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner
Publication date: 06 November 2012
Description
An “astonishing debut collection, by a writer reminiscent of such greats as Alice Munro, Elizabeth Strout, and even Chekhov” (Sara Gruen, author of Water for Elephants), focusing on women navigating relationships with humans, animals, and the natu...
Community Reviews Summary of 291 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
dark 40%
sad 40%
challenging 30%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 14% | N/A: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | No: 12%Average rating
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272 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781451643367
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner
Publication date: 06 November 2012
Description
An “astonishing debut collection, by a writer reminiscent of such greats as Alice Munro, Elizabeth Strout, and even Chekhov” (Sara Gruen, author of Water for Elephants), focusing on women navigating relationships with humans, animals, and the natu...
Community Reviews Summary of 291 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
dark 40%
sad 40%
challenging 30%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 14% | N/A: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.