222 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393072563
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton
Publication date: 31 July 2010
Description
Death Is Not an Option is a bold, dazzling debut collection about girls and women in a world where sexuality and self-delusion collide. In these stories, a teacher obsesses over a student who comes to class with scratch marks on his face; a Cathol...
Community Reviews Summary of 84 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
reflective 57%
mysterious 42%
adventurous 28%
funny 28%
challenging 14%
tense 14%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child abuse, PedophiliaMinor
Animal death, Bullying, Cursing
222 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393072563
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton
Publication date: 31 July 2010
Description
Death Is Not an Option is a bold, dazzling debut collection about girls and women in a world where sexuality and self-delusion collide. In these stories, a teacher obsesses over a student who comes to class with scratch marks on his face; a Cathol...
Community Reviews Summary of 84 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
reflective 57%
mysterious 42%
adventurous 28%
funny 28%
challenging 14%
tense 14%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child abuse, PedophiliaMinor
Animal death, Bullying, Cursing