336 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571276639
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Six months after losing his wife and two young sons, Vermont Professor David Zimmer spends his waking hours mired in a blur of alcoholic grief and self-pity. Then one night, he stumbles upon a clip from a lost film by silent comedian Hector Mann. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 879 reviews
Moods
mysterious 55%
sad 44%
dark 37%
reflective 33%
adventurous 22%
challenging 22%
tense 11%
funny 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 29%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, Sexual contentModerate
Suicide, Cursing, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Alcoholism, Murder336 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571276639
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Six months after losing his wife and two young sons, Vermont Professor David Zimmer spends his waking hours mired in a blur of alcoholic grief and self-pity. Then one night, he stumbles upon a clip from a lost film by silent comedian Hector Mann. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 879 reviews
Moods
mysterious 55%
sad 44%
dark 37%
reflective 33%
adventurous 22%
challenging 22%
tense 11%
funny 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 29%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, Sexual contentModerate
Suicide, Cursing, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Alcoholism, Murder