208 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374265892
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 07 August 2018
Description
One of The Wall Street Journal's Best Short Story Collections of 2018. Named a Summer Read by Vanity Fair, The Guardian, Nylon, Bustle and Literary Hub. One of Financial Times and TLS's Best Books of 2018.One of Granta's Best Young American noveli...
Community Reviews Summary of 206 reviews
Moods
emotional 51%
funny 40%
dark 37%
challenging 33%
sad 25%
mysterious 22%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 7%
tense 7%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 11% | N/A: 11% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 23% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | No: 25% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death, Alcohol208 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374265892
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 07 August 2018
Description
One of The Wall Street Journal's Best Short Story Collections of 2018. Named a Summer Read by Vanity Fair, The Guardian, Nylon, Bustle and Literary Hub. One of Financial Times and TLS's Best Books of 2018.One of Granta's Best Young American noveli...
Community Reviews Summary of 206 reviews
Moods
emotional 51%
funny 40%
dark 37%
challenging 33%
sad 25%
mysterious 22%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 7%
tense 7%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 11% | N/A: 11% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 23% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | No: 25% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death, Alcohol