224 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781609450113
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Europa Editions
Publication date: 13 October 2010
Description
A Man Booker Prize finalist: "This tale of ill-fated journeys through Greece, Africa and India shows" the author of The Quarry "at a superb new high" (The Guardian). In this newest novel from South African writer Damon Galgut, a young loner travel...
Community Reviews Summary of 241 reviews
Moods
reflective 78%
sad 73%
dark 52%
adventurous 34%
challenging 30%
tense 21%
mysterious 13%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 31% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 31% | Yes: 31%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
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Self harm, Suicide, DeathModerate
Addiction, Emotional abuse224 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781609450113
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Europa Editions
Publication date: 13 October 2010
Description
A Man Booker Prize finalist: "This tale of ill-fated journeys through Greece, Africa and India shows" the author of The Quarry "at a superb new high" (The Guardian). In this newest novel from South African writer Damon Galgut, a young loner travel...
Community Reviews Summary of 241 reviews
Moods
reflective 78%
sad 73%
dark 52%
adventurous 34%
challenging 30%
tense 21%
mysterious 13%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 31% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 31% | Yes: 31%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Self harm, Suicide, DeathModerate
Addiction, Emotional abuse