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256 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811230865
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 05 July 2021
Description
Ever since Keith Ridgway published his landmark cult novel Hawthorn & Child, his ardent fans have yearned for more Finally, Ridgway gives us A Shock, his thrilling and unsparing, slippery and shockingly good new novel. Formed as a rondel...
Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews
Moods
challenging 65%
dark 55%
emotional 40%
reflective 40%
funny 25%
tense 15%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 22%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 41% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12% | No: 6%Average rating
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256 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811230865
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 05 July 2021
Description
Ever since Keith Ridgway published his landmark cult novel Hawthorn & Child, his ardent fans have yearned for more Finally, Ridgway gives us A Shock, his thrilling and unsparing, slippery and shockingly good new novel. Formed as a rondel...
Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews
Moods
challenging 65%
dark 55%
emotional 40%
reflective 40%
funny 25%
tense 15%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 22%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 41% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.