208 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141198590
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 06 November 2014
Description
Here are attempts at human connection, both depraved and sublime, and the grinding struggle to survive against the crushing realities of the Soviet system: in Among Friends, a doting mother commits an atrocious act against her beloved son in an a...
Community Reviews Summary of 123 reviews
Moods
challenging 46%
reflective 38%
sad 38%
emotional 30%
tense 30%
funny 23%
informative 7%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 30%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Rape, ViolenceModerate
Child abuse, Infidelity, SuicideMinor
Suicidal thoughts208 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141198590
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 06 November 2014
Description
Here are attempts at human connection, both depraved and sublime, and the grinding struggle to survive against the crushing realities of the Soviet system: in Among Friends, a doting mother commits an atrocious act against her beloved son in an a...
Community Reviews Summary of 123 reviews
Moods
challenging 46%
reflective 38%
sad 38%
emotional 30%
tense 30%
funny 23%
informative 7%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 30%Strong character development?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Rape, ViolenceModerate
Child abuse, Infidelity, SuicideMinor
Suicidal thoughts