The Sickness by Chris Adrian, Alberto Barrera Tyszka, Margaret Jull Costa

192 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced

Description

“Blood is a terrible gossip, it tells everything.”Dr. Miranda is faced with a tragedy: his father has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has only a few weeks to live. He is also faced with a dilemma: How does one tell his father he is dying?E...

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Community Reviews Summary of 38 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 75%
sad 75%
challenging 25%
dark 25%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.61

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