359 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781471163593
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner
Publication date: 17 September 2020
Description
From the widely acclaimed author of The North Water comes an epic story of revenge and obsession set in 19th century Manchester ‘The Abstainer is truly terrific – a can't-put-down book. It's no less than a tight 'n spare 'n suspense-filled noir n...
Community Reviews Summary of 156 reviews
Moods
tense 50%
reflective 42%
adventurous 28%
sad 28%
challenging 14%
mysterious 14%
emotional 7%
informative 7%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 41%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
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359 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781471163593
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner
Publication date: 17 September 2020
Description
From the widely acclaimed author of The North Water comes an epic story of revenge and obsession set in 19th century Manchester ‘The Abstainer is truly terrific – a can't-put-down book. It's no less than a tight 'n spare 'n suspense-filled noir n...
Community Reviews Summary of 156 reviews
Moods
tense 50%
reflective 42%
adventurous 28%
sad 28%
challenging 14%
mysterious 14%
emotional 7%
informative 7%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 41%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%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.