219 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781913097660
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fitzcarraldo Editions
Publication date: 22 June 2022
Description
Still Born, Guadalupe Nettel's fourth novel, treats one of the most consequential decisions of early adulthood - whether or not to have children - with the intelligence and originality that have won her international acclaim. Alina and Laura are i...
Community Reviews Summary of 310 reviews
Moods
emotional 77%
sad 40%
challenging 37%
hopeful 29%
inspiring 23%
dark 15%
informative 8%
tense 8%
lighthearted 3%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Medical contentModerate
Alcoholism, Child death, Chronic illnessMinor
Panic attacks/disorders, Grief
219 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781913097660
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fitzcarraldo Editions
Publication date: 22 June 2022
Description
Still Born, Guadalupe Nettel's fourth novel, treats one of the most consequential decisions of early adulthood - whether or not to have children - with the intelligence and originality that have won her international acclaim. Alina and Laura are i...
Community Reviews Summary of 310 reviews
Moods
emotional 77%
sad 40%
challenging 37%
hopeful 29%
inspiring 23%
dark 15%
informative 8%
tense 8%
lighthearted 3%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Medical contentModerate
Alcoholism, Child death, Chronic illnessMinor
Panic attacks/disorders, Grief