336 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781984854162
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: 14 July 2020
Description
A lonely young woman gets too close to her charismatic female student in this propulsive debut, culminating in a dangerously debauched Midsommar's Eve. LONGLISTED FOR THE CENTER FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZE - "Memorable and meaningful."--Claire M...
Community Reviews Summary of 195 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
dark 69%
sad 55%
mysterious 30%
tense 25%
challenging 19%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 5%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 35%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 26% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Death, GriefModerate
Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, AlcoholMinor
Sexual assault, Sexual content, Body shaming
336 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781984854162
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Random House
Publication date: 14 July 2020
Description
A lonely young woman gets too close to her charismatic female student in this propulsive debut, culminating in a dangerously debauched Midsommar's Eve. LONGLISTED FOR THE CENTER FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZE - "Memorable and meaningful."--Claire M...
Community Reviews Summary of 195 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
dark 69%
sad 55%
mysterious 30%
tense 25%
challenging 19%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 5%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 35%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 26% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Death, GriefModerate
Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, AlcoholMinor
Sexual assault, Sexual content, Body shaming