233 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781555975562
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Graywolf Press
Publication date: 03 August 2010
Description
An enthralling novel of a mother and son's turbulent relationship from the author of Out Stealing HorsesNorway, 1989: Communism is unraveling all over Europe. Arvid Jansen, thirty-seven, is trying to bridge the yawning gulf that opened up years ea...
Community Reviews Summary of 154 reviews
Moods
sad 83%
emotional 66%
dark 33%
challenging 16%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
relaxing 16%
tense 16%
Pace
medium 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 20% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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233 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781555975562
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Graywolf Press
Publication date: 03 August 2010
Description
An enthralling novel of a mother and son's turbulent relationship from the author of Out Stealing HorsesNorway, 1989: Communism is unraveling all over Europe. Arvid Jansen, thirty-seven, is trying to bridge the yawning gulf that opened up years ea...
Community Reviews Summary of 154 reviews
Moods
sad 83%
emotional 66%
dark 33%
challenging 16%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
relaxing 16%
tense 16%
Pace
medium 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 20% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
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.