192 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781908670434
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Peirene Press
Publication date: 08 March 2018
Description
The literary bestseller that took the Baltics by storm, now published in English for the first time.This novel considers the effects of Soviet rule on a single individual. The central character in the story tries to follow her calling as a doctor,...
Community Reviews Summary of 360 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
dark 63%
reflective 60%
challenging 42%
informative 32%
hopeful 22%
tense 17%
inspiring 13%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 8% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 43% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Mental illnessModerate
Death of parent, Domestic abuse, ViolenceMinor
Infertility, Alcoholism, Animal death192 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781908670434
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Peirene Press
Publication date: 08 March 2018
Description
The literary bestseller that took the Baltics by storm, now published in English for the first time.This novel considers the effects of Soviet rule on a single individual. The central character in the story tries to follow her calling as a doctor,...
Community Reviews Summary of 360 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
dark 63%
reflective 60%
challenging 42%
informative 32%
hopeful 22%
tense 17%
inspiring 13%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 8% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 43% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 44% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Mental illnessModerate
Death of parent, Domestic abuse, ViolenceMinor
Infertility, Alcoholism, Animal death