260 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062183736
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Amistad Press
Publication date: 10 May 2016
Description
Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize Shortlisted for the Commonwealth PrizeA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year"Deeply moving, wonderfully written . . . a study of grief and remorse."--Times (London)"In this potent mystery . . . Edwards makes us ...
Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews
Moods
sad 90%
dark 63%
challenging 54%
reflective 54%
mysterious 36%
tense 27%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuseModerate
Infidelity, Racial slurs, Racism260 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062183736
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Amistad Press
Publication date: 10 May 2016
Description
Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize Shortlisted for the Commonwealth PrizeA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year"Deeply moving, wonderfully written . . . a study of grief and remorse."--Times (London)"In this potent mystery . . . Edwards makes us ...
Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews
Moods
sad 90%
dark 63%
challenging 54%
reflective 54%
mysterious 36%
tense 27%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuseModerate
Infidelity, Racial slurs, Racism