416 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781984880659
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Press
Publication date: 06 October 2020
Description
The debut novel from the National Book Award-winning author of Redeployment This] compact epic of a novel contains perhaps Klay's finest writing yet . . . Using his formidable gifts for scene-setting, meaningful irony and deep human empathy, Klay...
Community Reviews Summary of 208 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
tense 60%
adventurous 40%
informative 36%
sad 32%
emotional 28%
reflective 24%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 29% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 73% | No: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Average rating
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Death, Gore, Rape
416 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781984880659
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Press
Publication date: 06 October 2020
Description
The debut novel from the National Book Award-winning author of Redeployment This] compact epic of a novel contains perhaps Klay's finest writing yet . . . Using his formidable gifts for scene-setting, meaningful irony and deep human empathy, Klay...
Community Reviews Summary of 208 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
tense 60%
adventurous 40%
informative 36%
sad 32%
emotional 28%
reflective 24%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 29% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 73% | No: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Gore, Rape