443 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0747564299
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 24 February 2003
Description
T.C. Boyle has proven himself to be a master storyteller who can do just about anything. But even his most ardent admirers may be caught off guard by his ninth novel, for Boyle has delivered something completely unexpected: a serious and richly re...
Community Reviews Summary of 457 reviews
Moods
emotional 40%
funny 40%
tense 40%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%
reflective 20%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | Plot: 33% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Drug useModerate
Drug abuseMinor
Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape
443 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0747564299
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 24 February 2003
Description
T.C. Boyle has proven himself to be a master storyteller who can do just about anything. But even his most ardent admirers may be caught off guard by his ninth novel, for Boyle has delivered something completely unexpected: a serious and richly re...
Community Reviews Summary of 457 reviews
Moods
emotional 40%
funny 40%
tense 40%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%
reflective 20%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | Plot: 33% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Drug useModerate
Drug abuseMinor
Child abuse, Pedophilia, Rape