198 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781594632686
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 06 May 2014
Description
Reminiscent of Aimee Bender and Karen Russell—an enthralling collection that uses the world of the imagination to explore the heart of the human condition. Major literary talent Ramona Ausubel, author of Sons and Daughters of Ease and Plenty, comi...
Community Reviews Summary of 412 reviews
Moods
reflective 67%
challenging 35%
mysterious 32%
dark 25%
sad 25%
funny 14%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 10%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 29%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 40% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 22% | No: 22% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 29% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | N/A: 18% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Ableism, Body horrorModerate
Animal cruelty, Animal death, RapeMinor
Death, Medical content, Abortion198 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781594632686
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 06 May 2014
Description
Reminiscent of Aimee Bender and Karen Russell—an enthralling collection that uses the world of the imagination to explore the heart of the human condition. Major literary talent Ramona Ausubel, author of Sons and Daughters of Ease and Plenty, comi...
Community Reviews Summary of 412 reviews
Moods
reflective 67%
challenging 35%
mysterious 32%
dark 25%
sad 25%
funny 14%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 10%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 29%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 40% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 22% | No: 22% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 29% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | N/A: 18% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Ableism, Body horrorModerate
Animal cruelty, Animal death, RapeMinor
Death, Medical content, Abortion