272 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781982113179
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 07 July 2020
Description
***LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD IN FICTION*** "An extraordinary and dazzlingly original work from one of our most gifted and interesting writers" (Emily St. John Mandel, author of The Glass Hotel). The Need, which finds a mother of two y...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,394 reviews
Moods
mysterious 77%
tense 65%
emotional 46%
reflective 28%
challenging 25%
sad 17%
adventurous 8%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 37% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 37% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Vomit, Child death, GriefModerate
Confinement, Excrement, Religious bigotryMinor
Sexual content272 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781982113179
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 07 July 2020
Description
***LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD IN FICTION*** "An extraordinary and dazzlingly original work from one of our most gifted and interesting writers" (Emily St. John Mandel, author of The Glass Hotel). The Need, which finds a mother of two y...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,394 reviews
Moods
mysterious 77%
tense 65%
emotional 46%
reflective 28%
challenging 25%
sad 17%
adventurous 8%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 37% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 37% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Vomit, Child death, GriefModerate
Confinement, Excrement, Religious bigotryMinor
Sexual content