272 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781612196855
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Melville House
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A luminous debut novel of modern alienation, of the sinister beauty of the human body and of the enduring splendour of the natural world.During a sweltering South American summer, a family convenes for dinner at a restaurant. Midway through the me...
Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews
Moods
challenging 57%
dark 28%
reflective 28%
tense 28%
Pace
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 40% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 20% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Loveable characters?
No: 83% | N/A: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Average rating
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272 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781612196855
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Melville House
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A luminous debut novel of modern alienation, of the sinister beauty of the human body and of the enduring splendour of the natural world.During a sweltering South American summer, a family convenes for dinner at a restaurant. Midway through the me...
Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews
Moods
challenging 57%
dark 28%
reflective 28%
tense 28%
Pace
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 40% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 20% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Loveable characters?
No: 83% | N/A: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
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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.