257 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802122551
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press
Publication date: 03 June 2014
Description
National best-selling and award-winning author Lily King’s new novel is the story of three young, gifted anthropologists in the 1930s caught in a passionate love triangle that threatens their bonds, their careers, and, ultimately, their lives. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,057 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
reflective 51%
sad 39%
dark 36%
tense 27%
challenging 25%
informative 24%
mysterious 19%
inspiring 5%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 19%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 32% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, DeathModerate
Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Child deathMinor
Cannibalism257 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802122551
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press
Publication date: 03 June 2014
Description
National best-selling and award-winning author Lily King’s new novel is the story of three young, gifted anthropologists in the 1930s caught in a passionate love triangle that threatens their bonds, their careers, and, ultimately, their lives. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,057 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
reflective 51%
sad 39%
dark 36%
tense 27%
challenging 25%
informative 24%
mysterious 19%
inspiring 5%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 19%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 49% | Yes: 32% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, DeathModerate
Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Child deathMinor
Cannibalism