384 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250820952
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Publication date: 13 April 2021
Description
A sweeping and captivating debut novel about a young librarian who is sent a mysterious old book, inscribed with his grandmother's name. What is the book's connection to his family?Simon Watson, a young librarian, lives alone on the Long Island So...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,325 reviews
Moods
emotional 52%
dark 42%
adventurous 32%
reflective 25%
sad 22%
tense 22%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 30% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attempt, AbandonmentModerate
Death of parent, Murder, GriefMinor
Physical abuse, Blood, Alcohol
384 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250820952
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Publication date: 13 April 2021
Description
A sweeping and captivating debut novel about a young librarian who is sent a mysterious old book, inscribed with his grandmother's name. What is the book's connection to his family?Simon Watson, a young librarian, lives alone on the Long Island So...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,325 reviews
Moods
emotional 52%
dark 42%
adventurous 32%
reflective 25%
sad 22%
tense 22%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 30% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attempt, AbandonmentModerate
Death of parent, Murder, GriefMinor
Physical abuse, Blood, Alcohol