215 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781860466113
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 01 July 1999
Description
Pathetic, contrite and hapless, Benjamin is nonetheless the scapegoat at The Store: there is nothing for which he cannot be blamed. While his blunders remain minor, most of his unwitting victims can find it in their hearts to forgive him, but when...
Community Reviews Summary of 437 reviews
Moods
mysterious 84%
dark 34%
adventurous 30%
lighthearted 19%
tense 19%
challenging 11%
emotional 7%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 68% | Plot: 26% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, SuicideModerate
Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violenceMinor
Medical content, Abortion, Pregnancy
215 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781860466113
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 01 July 1999
Description
Pathetic, contrite and hapless, Benjamin is nonetheless the scapegoat at The Store: there is nothing for which he cannot be blamed. While his blunders remain minor, most of his unwitting victims can find it in their hearts to forgive him, but when...
Community Reviews Summary of 437 reviews
Moods
mysterious 84%
dark 34%
adventurous 30%
lighthearted 19%
tense 19%
challenging 11%
emotional 7%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 68% | Plot: 26% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, SuicideModerate
Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violenceMinor
Medical content, Abortion, Pregnancy