486 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241986110
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 07 May 2019
Description
"A novel about past mistakes and betrayals that ripple throughout generations, The Guest Book examines not just a privileged American family, but a privileged America. It is a literary triumph. The Guest Book follows three generations of a powerfu...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,188 reviews
Moods
emotional 75%
sad 62%
mysterious 45%
challenging 29%
tense 24%
dark 16%
informative 13%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child deathModerate
RacismMinor
Racial slurs, Sexual content486 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241986110
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 07 May 2019
Description
"A novel about past mistakes and betrayals that ripple throughout generations, The Guest Book examines not just a privileged American family, but a privileged America. It is a literary triumph. The Guest Book follows three generations of a powerfu...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,188 reviews
Moods
emotional 75%
sad 62%
mysterious 45%
challenging 29%
tense 24%
dark 16%
informative 13%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child deathModerate
RacismMinor
Racial slurs, Sexual content