192 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780547526294
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 13 May 2014
Description
Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize: A “rich, Chekhovian novel” about family and forgiveness from the acclaimed author of Fire on the Mountain (The New Yorker). At the heart of this “wonderful” novel are the moving relationships between the es...
Community Reviews Summary of 175 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
sad 30%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
tense 20%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
Pace
medium 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 44% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Animal death, Bullying, Chronic illness
192 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780547526294
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 13 May 2014
Description
Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize: A “rich, Chekhovian novel” about family and forgiveness from the acclaimed author of Fire on the Mountain (The New Yorker). At the heart of this “wonderful” novel are the moving relationships between the es...
Community Reviews Summary of 175 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
sad 30%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
tense 20%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
Pace
medium 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 44% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Animal death, Bullying, Chronic illness