405 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061711398
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 04 August 2009
Description
"Shriver's debut is a 'literary' novel without an iota of pretentiousness. It reads with the grace of a well-written spy story, but conveys some of its author's early wisdom about what our humanity both demands of and grants us." --Washington Post...
Community Reviews Summary of 38 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
inspiring 25%
Pace
medium 25%
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It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
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Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Child abuse
405 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061711398
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 04 August 2009
Description
"Shriver's debut is a 'literary' novel without an iota of pretentiousness. It reads with the grace of a well-written spy story, but conveys some of its author's early wisdom about what our humanity both demands of and grants us." --Washington Post...
Community Reviews Summary of 38 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
inspiring 25%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Child abuse