368 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008531850
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 08 June 2023
Description
A propulsive, seductive new novel about friendship, exploitation and intimacy from the prize-winning author of Where Reasons EndFabienne is dead. Her childhood best friend, Agnès, receives the news in America, far from the French countryside where...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,140 reviews
Moods
emotional 53%
dark 42%
sad 33%
challenging 23%
mysterious 17%
tense 13%
adventurous 11%
funny 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 28% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic friendship, Emotional abuse, DeathModerate
Child death, Bullying, Toxic relationshipMinor
Animal cruelty, Sexual assault, Pregnancy
368 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008531850
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 08 June 2023
Description
A propulsive, seductive new novel about friendship, exploitation and intimacy from the prize-winning author of Where Reasons EndFabienne is dead. Her childhood best friend, Agnès, receives the news in America, far from the French countryside where...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,140 reviews
Moods
emotional 53%
dark 42%
sad 33%
challenging 23%
mysterious 17%
tense 13%
adventurous 11%
funny 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 28% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic friendship, Emotional abuse, DeathModerate
Child death, Bullying, Toxic relationshipMinor
Animal cruelty, Sexual assault, Pregnancy