272 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780698159266
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 25 February 2014
Description
The debut novel from the New York Times-bestselling author of The Interestings and The Female Persuasion, a story of three college students' shared fascination with poetry and death, and how one of them must face difficult truths in order to leave...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,058 reviews
Moods
reflective 79%
emotional 54%
sad 51%
mysterious 20%
challenging 17%
hopeful 12%
tense 10%
relaxing 4%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 37% | No: 24%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 91% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attemptModerate
Terminal illness, Mental illnessMinor
Drug use, Domestic abuse
272 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780698159266
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 25 February 2014
Description
The debut novel from the New York Times-bestselling author of The Interestings and The Female Persuasion, a story of three college students' shared fascination with poetry and death, and how one of them must face difficult truths in order to leave...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,058 reviews
Moods
reflective 79%
emotional 54%
sad 51%
mysterious 20%
challenging 17%
hopeful 12%
tense 10%
relaxing 4%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 91% | A mix: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 37% | No: 24%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 91% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attemptModerate
Terminal illness, Mental illnessMinor
Drug use, Domestic abuse