105 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781908670083
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Peirene Press
Publication date: 01 February 2013
Description
A mother and her two teenage children sit at the dinner table. In the middle stands a large pot of cooked mussels. Why has the father not returned home? As the evening wears on, we glimpse the issues that are tearing this family apart.
Community Reviews Summary of 246 reviews
Moods
tense 47%
dark 42%
challenging 23%
emotional 23%
sad 19%
funny 14%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
No: 35% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Toxic relationshipModerate
Child abuse, Emotional abuse, BullyingMinor
Abortion, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol
105 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781908670083
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Peirene Press
Publication date: 01 February 2013
Description
A mother and her two teenage children sit at the dinner table. In the middle stands a large pot of cooked mussels. Why has the father not returned home? As the evening wears on, we glimpse the issues that are tearing this family apart.
Community Reviews Summary of 246 reviews
Moods
tense 47%
dark 42%
challenging 23%
emotional 23%
sad 19%
funny 14%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
No: 35% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Toxic relationshipModerate
Child abuse, Emotional abuse, BullyingMinor
Abortion, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol