368 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781984877284
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 09 July 2019
Description
A New York Times Book Review Editors' ChoiceOne of the bravest, most bracing novels I've read in years. --Ben Fountain, author of Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk Jessup's stepfather gave him almost everything good in his life--a sober mother, a si...
Community Reviews Summary of 94 reviews
Moods
dark 85%
emotional 85%
tense 85%
reflective 71%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 25% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
RacismMinor
Racial slurs
368 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781984877284
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 09 July 2019
Description
A New York Times Book Review Editors' ChoiceOne of the bravest, most bracing novels I've read in years. --Ben Fountain, author of Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk Jessup's stepfather gave him almost everything good in his life--a sober mother, a si...
Community Reviews Summary of 94 reviews
Moods
dark 85%
emotional 85%
tense 85%
reflective 71%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 25% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
RacismMinor
Racial slurs