288 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525566076
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 05 May 2020
Description
ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: THE WASHINGTON POST - NPR - GOOD HOUSEKEEPING - FRESH AIR - THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS - LIT HUB - KIRKUS REVIEWS - LIBRARY JOURNAL - THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY Karen Russell's comedic genius and mesmerizing talent...
Community Reviews Summary of 939 reviews
Moods
mysterious 59%
funny 48%
adventurous 40%
emotional 31%
reflective 29%
challenging 20%
tense 12%
lighthearted 10%
sad 9%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 19% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 15% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 8% | No: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 17% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, GriefModerate
Racism, Medical content, Animal crueltyMinor
Infertility, Death of parent
288 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525566076
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 05 May 2020
Description
ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: THE WASHINGTON POST - NPR - GOOD HOUSEKEEPING - FRESH AIR - THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS - LIT HUB - KIRKUS REVIEWS - LIBRARY JOURNAL - THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY Karen Russell's comedic genius and mesmerizing talent...
Community Reviews Summary of 939 reviews
Moods
mysterious 59%
funny 48%
adventurous 40%
emotional 31%
reflective 29%
challenging 20%
tense 12%
lighthearted 10%
sad 9%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 16%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 19% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 15% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 8% | No: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 17% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, GriefModerate
Racism, Medical content, Animal crueltyMinor
Infertility, Death of parent