239 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781841956121
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate
Publication date: 06 April 1993
Description
This superb collection, hailed for its power, compassion and elegance, takes in the wide sweep of human experience. From the last hours of a condemned man, to the imaginary life of an AIDS patient, to the first performance of a bizarre new symphon...
Community Reviews Summary of 266 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
reflective 71%
dark 28%
challenging 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 40% | Plot: 40% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Average rating
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239 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781841956121
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate
Publication date: 06 April 1993
Description
This superb collection, hailed for its power, compassion and elegance, takes in the wide sweep of human experience. From the last hours of a condemned man, to the imaginary life of an AIDS patient, to the first performance of a bizarre new symphon...
Community Reviews Summary of 266 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
reflective 71%
dark 28%
challenging 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 40% | Plot: 40% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.