272 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781780747217
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Publication date: 29 August 2006
Description
Ninni Holmqvist's eerie dystopian novel envisions a society in the not-so-distant future where men and women deemed economically worthless are sent to a retirement community called the Unit. With lavish apartments set amongst beautiful gardens and...
Community Reviews Summary of 988 reviews
Moods
reflective 63%
sad 60%
emotional 56%
challenging 34%
tense 25%
mysterious 13%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 23%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Medical content, PregnancyModerate
Cancer, Sexual content, Terminal illnessMinor
Chronic illness, Mental illness, Miscarriage
272 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781780747217
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Publication date: 29 August 2006
Description
Ninni Holmqvist's eerie dystopian novel envisions a society in the not-so-distant future where men and women deemed economically worthless are sent to a retirement community called the Unit. With lavish apartments set amongst beautiful gardens and...
Community Reviews Summary of 988 reviews
Moods
reflective 63%
sad 60%
emotional 56%
challenging 34%
tense 25%
mysterious 13%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 23%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Medical content, PregnancyModerate
Cancer, Sexual content, Terminal illnessMinor
Chronic illness, Mental illness, Miscarriage