328 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
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Language: English
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Winner of the 1989 PEN/Hemingway Foundation Award for best first novel, this exquisite book confronts real-life issues of alienation and violence\xa0\xa0from which the author creates a stunning testament\xa0\xa0to the human capacity for mercy, com...
Community Reviews Summary of 960 reviews
Moods
sad 84%
reflective 76%
dark 53%
challenging 46%
tense 46%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | No: 38%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 91% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Murder, Physical abuseModerate
Racism, Rape, Bullying
328 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Winner of the 1989 PEN/Hemingway Foundation Award for best first novel, this exquisite book confronts real-life issues of alienation and violence\xa0\xa0from which the author creates a stunning testament\xa0\xa0to the human capacity for mercy, com...
Community Reviews Summary of 960 reviews
Moods
sad 84%
reflective 76%
dark 53%
challenging 46%
tense 46%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | No: 38%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 91% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Murder, Physical abuseModerate
Racism, Rape, Bullying