192 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781908670427
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Peirene Press
Publication date: 01 March 2018
Description
The literary bestseller that took the Baltics by storm, now published in English for the first time.This novel considers the effects of Soviet rule on a single individual. The central character in the story tries to follow her calling as a doctor,...
Community Reviews Summary of 256 reviews
Moods
sad 72%
dark 62%
reflective 62%
challenging 41%
informative 32%
tense 18%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 11%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 38% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attempt, AddictionModerate
Death of parent, Mental illness, ViolenceMinor
Domestic abuse, Animal death, Infertility
192 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781908670427
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Peirene Press
Publication date: 01 March 2018
Description
The literary bestseller that took the Baltics by storm, now published in English for the first time.This novel considers the effects of Soviet rule on a single individual. The central character in the story tries to follow her calling as a doctor,...
Community Reviews Summary of 256 reviews
Moods
sad 72%
dark 62%
reflective 62%
challenging 41%
informative 32%
tense 18%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 11%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 38% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attempt, AddictionModerate
Death of parent, Mental illness, ViolenceMinor
Domestic abuse, Animal death, Infertility