277 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307263940
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Publication date: 02 May 2006
Description
In what is perhaps her richest and most deeply searching novel, Anne Tyler gives us a story about what it is to be an American, and about Maryam Yazdan, who after thirty-five years in this country must finally come to terms with her “outsiderness....
Community Reviews Summary of 753 reviews
Moods
emotional 78%
funny 35%
lighthearted 28%
hopeful 21%
relaxing 21%
inspiring 14%
challenging 7%
informative 7%
sad 7%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 30%Average rating
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277 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307263940
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Publication date: 02 May 2006
Description
In what is perhaps her richest and most deeply searching novel, Anne Tyler gives us a story about what it is to be an American, and about Maryam Yazdan, who after thirty-five years in this country must finally come to terms with her “outsiderness....
Community Reviews Summary of 753 reviews
Moods
emotional 78%
funny 35%
lighthearted 28%
hopeful 21%
relaxing 21%
inspiring 14%
challenging 7%
informative 7%
sad 7%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 30%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.