443 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747560395
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Publication date: 17 March 2003
Description
T.C. Boyle has proven himself to be a master storyteller who can do just about anything. But even his most ardent admirers may be caught off guard by his ninth novel, for Boyle has delivered something completely unexpected: a serious and richly re...
Community Reviews Summary of 456 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
tense 50%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
informative 25%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 40% | Plot: 40% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
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Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape443 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747560395
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Publication date: 17 March 2003
Description
T.C. Boyle has proven himself to be a master storyteller who can do just about anything. But even his most ardent admirers may be caught off guard by his ninth novel, for Boyle has delivered something completely unexpected: a serious and richly re...
Community Reviews Summary of 456 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
tense 50%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
informative 25%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 40% | Plot: 40% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Drug abuse, Drug useMinor
Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape