252 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400095957
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 09 January 2007
Description
From Kevin Brockmeier, one of this generation's most inventive young writers, comes a striking new novel about death, life, and the mysterious place in between. The City is inhabited by those who have departed Earth but are still remembered by the...
Community Reviews Summary of 987 reviews
Moods
mysterious 56%
dark 46%
sad 40%
emotional 37%
adventurous 21%
challenging 15%
tense 15%
hopeful 9%
funny 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 37% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 17%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Terminal illness, Medical contentModerate
AbleismMinor
Suicidal thoughts252 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400095957
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 09 January 2007
Description
From Kevin Brockmeier, one of this generation's most inventive young writers, comes a striking new novel about death, life, and the mysterious place in between. The City is inhabited by those who have departed Earth but are still remembered by the...
Community Reviews Summary of 987 reviews
Moods
mysterious 56%
dark 46%
sad 40%
emotional 37%
adventurous 21%
challenging 15%
tense 15%
hopeful 9%
funny 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 56% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 37% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 17%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Terminal illness, Medical contentModerate
AbleismMinor
Suicidal thoughts