304 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399562891
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 17 January 2017
Description
A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of 2017An electrifying first collection from one of the most exciting short story writers of our timeI can't recall the last time I laughed this hard at a book. Simultaneously, I'm shocked and scandalized....
Community Reviews Summary of 4,077 reviews
Moods
reflective 40%
funny 36%
mysterious 36%
tense 28%
challenging 22%
sad 18%
emotional 16%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 2% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Fatphobia, Body shaming, Eating disorderModerate
Sexual content, Addiction, Misogyny
304 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399562891
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 17 January 2017
Description
A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of 2017An electrifying first collection from one of the most exciting short story writers of our timeI can't recall the last time I laughed this hard at a book. Simultaneously, I'm shocked and scandalized....
Community Reviews Summary of 4,077 reviews
Moods
reflective 40%
funny 36%
mysterious 36%
tense 28%
challenging 22%
sad 18%
emotional 16%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 69% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 2% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia, Body shaming, Eating disorderModerate
Sexual content, Addiction, Misogyny