744 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781800752306
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Swift Press
Publication date: 17 January 2023
Description
A sensational new novel from the bestselling author of Less Than Zero and American Psycho that tracks a group of privileged Los Angeles high school friends as a serial killer strikes across the city. His first novel in 13 years, The Shards is Bret...
Community Reviews Summary of 170 reviews
Moods
mysterious 79%
tense 74%
challenging 34%
reflective 28%
emotional 27%
sad 20%
adventurous 6%
funny 6%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 71% | Character: 20% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 28% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Animal cruelty, Sexual contentModerate
Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide attemptMinor
Rape
744 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781800752306
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Swift Press
Publication date: 17 January 2023
Description
A sensational new novel from the bestselling author of Less Than Zero and American Psycho that tracks a group of privileged Los Angeles high school friends as a serial killer strikes across the city. His first novel in 13 years, The Shards is Bret...
Community Reviews Summary of 170 reviews
Moods
mysterious 79%
tense 74%
challenging 34%
reflective 28%
emotional 27%
sad 20%
adventurous 6%
funny 6%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 71% | Character: 20% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 28% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Animal cruelty, Sexual contentModerate
Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide attemptMinor
Rape