Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, Death of parentModerate
Suicidal thoughts, KidnappingMinor
Animal death, SuicideCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1943 reviews
Moods
funny 43%
challenging 38%
mysterious 36%
dark 35%
emotional 16%
sad 9%
lighthearted 8%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 5%
tense 5%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 45% | A mix: 40% | Character: 12% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 32% | No: 25% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 30% | No: 24% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 31% | No: 27% | N/A: 8%Average rating
238 pages | first published 2005
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ISBN/UID: 9781607519249
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Nobel Prize-winner Jose Saramago's brilliant new novel poses the question what happens when the grim reaper decides there will be no more death? On the first day of the new year, no one dies. This, of course, causes consternation among politicians...Book Information
238 pages | first published 2005
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ISBN/UID: 9781607519249
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harcourt, Inc.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Nobel Prize-winner Jose Saramago's brilliant new novel poses the question what happens when the grim reaper decides there will be no more death? On the first day of the new year, no one dies. This, of course, causes consternation among politicians...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, Death of parentModerate
Suicidal thoughts, KidnappingMinor
Animal death, SuicideCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1943 reviews
Moods
funny 43%
challenging 38%
mysterious 36%
dark 35%
emotional 16%
sad 9%
lighthearted 8%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 5%
tense 5%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 45% | A mix: 40% | Character: 12% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 32% | No: 25% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 30% | No: 24% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 31% | No: 27% | N/A: 8%Average rating