240 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In her first novel in twelve years, the legendary author of Play It As It Lays and Slouching Toward Bethlehem trains her eye on the far frontiers of the Monroe Doctrine, where history dissolves into conspiracy (Dallas in 1963, Iran Contra in 1984)...
Community Reviews Summary of 232 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
dark 50%
challenging 44%
tense 33%
adventurous 27%
emotional 5%
informative 5%
sad 5%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 40% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 35% | Yes: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Cancer, Gun violence, Dementia
240 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In her first novel in twelve years, the legendary author of Play It As It Lays and Slouching Toward Bethlehem trains her eye on the far frontiers of the Monroe Doctrine, where history dissolves into conspiracy (Dallas in 1963, Iran Contra in 1984)...
Community Reviews Summary of 232 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
dark 50%
challenging 44%
tense 33%
adventurous 27%
emotional 5%
informative 5%
sad 5%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 40% | Character: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 35% | Yes: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Cancer, Gun violence, Dementia