443 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679435549
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf
Publication date: 24 September 2002
Description
1. From the novel's opening epigraph–'Tell me a story, even it it's a lie.' –to its end, the relationship between truth, lies, history, and storytelling is an important theme. Posits Celaya, 'Did I dream it or did someone tell me the story? I can'...
Community Reviews Summary of 732 reviews
Moods
emotional 80%
funny 35%
hopeful 21%
informative 14%
challenging 11%
inspiring 11%
sad 11%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
mysterious 4%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Religious bigotry, Death of parentModerate
Body shaming, Bullying, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Sexual content
443 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679435549
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf
Publication date: 24 September 2002
Description
1. From the novel's opening epigraph–'Tell me a story, even it it's a lie.' –to its end, the relationship between truth, lies, history, and storytelling is an important theme. Posits Celaya, 'Did I dream it or did someone tell me the story? I can'...
Community Reviews Summary of 732 reviews
Moods
emotional 80%
funny 35%
hopeful 21%
informative 14%
challenging 11%
inspiring 11%
sad 11%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
mysterious 4%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Religious bigotry, Death of parentModerate
Body shaming, Bullying, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Sexual content