287 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101972120
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 14 June 2016
Description
An award-winning book from the author of Exhalation, this short story collection "blend s] absorbing storytelling with meditations on the universe, being, time and space. . . . raises questions about the nature of reality and what it is to be huma...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,674 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
mysterious 37%
adventurous 35%
emotional 24%
informative 23%
inspiring 22%
dark 21%
tense 10%
hopeful 8%
sad 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 36% | Character: 8% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 17% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 32% | No: 20% | N/A: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Mental illnessModerate
Death, Child death, GriefMinor
Bullying, Racism, Sexism
287 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101972120
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 14 June 2016
Description
An award-winning book from the author of Exhalation, this short story collection "blend s] absorbing storytelling with meditations on the universe, being, time and space. . . . raises questions about the nature of reality and what it is to be huma...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,674 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
mysterious 37%
adventurous 35%
emotional 24%
informative 23%
inspiring 22%
dark 21%
tense 10%
hopeful 8%
sad 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 36% | Character: 8% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 17% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 32% | No: 20% | N/A: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Mental illnessModerate
Death, Child death, GriefMinor
Bullying, Racism, Sexism