226 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812981544
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Spiegel & Grau
Publication date: 22 February 2011
Description
When Henry receives a letter from an elderly taxidermist, it poses a puzzle that he cannot resist. As he is pulled further into the world of this strange and calculating man, Henry becomes increasingly involved with the lives of a donkey and a how...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,469 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
sad 50%
challenging 39%
mysterious 39%
emotional 33%
tense 27%
informative 14%
adventurous 10%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
No: 44% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 24%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Torture, ViolenceModerate
Death, Genocide, GriefMinor
Suicide, Animal cruelty, Antisemitism226 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812981544
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Spiegel & Grau
Publication date: 22 February 2011
Description
When Henry receives a letter from an elderly taxidermist, it poses a puzzle that he cannot resist. As he is pulled further into the world of this strange and calculating man, Henry becomes increasingly involved with the lives of a donkey and a how...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,469 reviews
Moods
dark 66%
sad 50%
challenging 39%
mysterious 39%
emotional 33%
tense 27%
informative 14%
adventurous 10%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
No: 44% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 24%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Torture, ViolenceModerate
Death, Genocide, GriefMinor
Suicide, Animal cruelty, Antisemitism