336 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345517029
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 25 August 2009
Description
The lives of three strangers interconnect in unforeseen ways–and with unexpected consequences–in acclaimed author Dan Chaon’s gripping, brilliantly written new novel. Longing to get on with his life, Miles Cheshire nevertheless can’t stop searchin...
Community Reviews Summary of 893 reviews
Moods
dark 82%
tense 56%
adventurous 34%
sad 34%
reflective 26%
emotional 17%
challenging 13%
inspiring 4%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 47% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Mental illness, TortureModerate
Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide
336 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345517029
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 25 August 2009
Description
The lives of three strangers interconnect in unforeseen ways–and with unexpected consequences–in acclaimed author Dan Chaon’s gripping, brilliantly written new novel. Longing to get on with his life, Miles Cheshire nevertheless can’t stop searchin...
Community Reviews Summary of 893 reviews
Moods
dark 82%
tense 56%
adventurous 34%
sad 34%
reflective 26%
emotional 17%
challenging 13%
inspiring 4%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 47% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 73% | It's complicated: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Mental illness, TortureModerate
Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide