352 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140154412
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 December 1991
Description
Joe Allston, the retired literary agent of Stegner's National Book Award-winning novel, The Spectator Bird, returns in this disquieting and keenly observed novel. Scarred by the senseless death of their son and baffled by the engulfing chaos of th...
Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews
Moods
reflective 100%
sad 66%
dark 33%
relaxing 33%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | N/A: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%Average rating
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352 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140154412
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 December 1991
Description
Joe Allston, the retired literary agent of Stegner's National Book Award-winning novel, The Spectator Bird, returns in this disquieting and keenly observed novel. Scarred by the senseless death of their son and baffled by the engulfing chaos of th...
Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews
Moods
reflective 100%
sad 66%
dark 33%
relaxing 33%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | N/A: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
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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.