304 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
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Language: English
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Description
An urgent, propulsive novel about a woman learning to negotiate her ailment and its various aftereffects via the simulacrum of a perfect romantic relationshipIn Catherine Lacey’s ambitious second novel we are introduced to Mary, a young woman livi...
Community Reviews Summary of 706 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
emotional 52%
challenging 50%
mysterious 42%
sad 23%
tense 21%
funny 15%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Chronic illness, MisogynyModerate
Rape304 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An urgent, propulsive novel about a woman learning to negotiate her ailment and its various aftereffects via the simulacrum of a perfect romantic relationshipIn Catherine Lacey’s ambitious second novel we are introduced to Mary, a young woman livi...
Community Reviews Summary of 706 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
emotional 52%
challenging 50%
mysterious 42%
sad 23%
tense 21%
funny 15%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Chronic illness, MisogynyModerate
Rape