608 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781800752290
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Swift Press
Publication date: 17 January 2023
Description
A sensational new novel from the bestselling author of Less Than Zero and American Psycho that tracks a group of privileged Los Angeles high school friends as a serial killer strikes across the city. His first novel in 13 years, The Shards is Bret...
Community Reviews Summary of 341 reviews
Moods
mysterious 80%
tense 78%
challenging 36%
emotional 27%
reflective 22%
sad 16%
adventurous 10%
funny 7%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 69% | Character: 23% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 26% | Yes: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Animal cruelty, ViolenceModerate
Homophobia
608 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781800752290
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Swift Press
Publication date: 17 January 2023
Description
A sensational new novel from the bestselling author of Less Than Zero and American Psycho that tracks a group of privileged Los Angeles high school friends as a serial killer strikes across the city. His first novel in 13 years, The Shards is Bret...
Community Reviews Summary of 341 reviews
Moods
mysterious 80%
tense 78%
challenging 36%
emotional 27%
reflective 22%
sad 16%
adventurous 10%
funny 7%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 69% | Character: 23% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 26% | Yes: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Animal cruelty, ViolenceModerate
Homophobia