272 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The shattering and darkly funny debut novel from the author of Milkman, winner of the Man Booker Prize.This is a book about feelings, family, sex, and Ireland—but don't tell Amelia that. She's the one growing up in the mad family, in the mad socie...
Community Reviews Summary of 67 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
sad 63%
emotional 54%
tense 36%
funny 27%
reflective 27%
adventurous 9%
informative 9%
mysterious 9%
Pace
slow 36%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 37%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 40% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorder, Gun violence, Schizophrenia/PsychosisModerate
Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment
272 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The shattering and darkly funny debut novel from the author of Milkman, winner of the Man Booker Prize.This is a book about feelings, family, sex, and Ireland—but don't tell Amelia that. She's the one growing up in the mad family, in the mad socie...
Community Reviews Summary of 67 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
sad 63%
emotional 54%
tense 36%
funny 27%
reflective 27%
adventurous 9%
informative 9%
mysterious 9%
Pace
slow 36%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 37%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 40% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorder, Gun violence, Schizophrenia/PsychosisModerate
Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment