113 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385676168
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday Canada
Publication date: 16 July 2013
Description
From the incomparable David Rakoff, a poignant, beautiful, witty and wise novel in verse whose scope spans the 20th Century. David Rakoff, who died in 2012 at the age of 47, built a deserved reputation as one of the finest and funniest essayists o...
Community Reviews Summary of 629 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
reflective 55%
sad 33%
hopeful 22%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
mysterious 11%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 44%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12%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
Death, Homophobia, Rape
113 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385676168
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday Canada
Publication date: 16 July 2013
Description
From the incomparable David Rakoff, a poignant, beautiful, witty and wise novel in verse whose scope spans the 20th Century. David Rakoff, who died in 2012 at the age of 47, built a deserved reputation as one of the finest and funniest essayists o...
Community Reviews Summary of 629 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
reflective 55%
sad 33%
hopeful 22%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
mysterious 11%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 44%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12%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
Death, Homophobia, Rape