272 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782399490
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atlantic
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A luminous debut novel of modern alienation, of the sinister beauty of the human body and of the enduring splendour of the natural world.During a sweltering South American summer, a family convenes for dinner at a restaurant. Midway through the me...
Community Reviews Summary of 85 reviews
Moods
challenging 62%
dark 37%
reflective 37%
tense 25%
adventurous 12%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 33% | Plot: 33% | A mix: 16% | N/A: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 42%Loveable characters?
No: 85% | N/A: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 28% | No: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%Average rating
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272 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782399490
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atlantic
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A luminous debut novel of modern alienation, of the sinister beauty of the human body and of the enduring splendour of the natural world.During a sweltering South American summer, a family convenes for dinner at a restaurant. Midway through the me...
Community Reviews Summary of 85 reviews
Moods
challenging 62%
dark 37%
reflective 37%
tense 25%
adventurous 12%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 33% | Plot: 33% | A mix: 16% | N/A: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 42%Loveable characters?
No: 85% | N/A: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 28% | No: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%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.