203 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571317165
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 10 April 2014
Description
Eimear McBride’s award-winning debut novel tells the story of a young woman’s relationship with her brother, and the long shadow cast by his childhood brain tumour. It is a shocking and intimate insight into the thoughts, feelings and chaotic sexu...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,761 reviews
Moods
challenging 76%
sad 75%
emotional 67%
tense 35%
reflective 31%
mysterious 5%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 31% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 42% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Child abuseModerate
Death203 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571317165
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 10 April 2014
Description
Eimear McBride’s award-winning debut novel tells the story of a young woman’s relationship with her brother, and the long shadow cast by his childhood brain tumour. It is a shocking and intimate insight into the thoughts, feelings and chaotic sexu...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,761 reviews
Moods
challenging 76%
sad 75%
emotional 67%
tense 35%
reflective 31%
mysterious 5%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 31% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 42% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Child abuseModerate
Death