128 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007205004
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 26 February 2010
Description
A sensational international bestseller, and winner of Frances' coveted Prix Goncourt, 'The Lover' is an unforgettable portrayal of the incandescent relationship between two lovers, and of the hate that slowly tears the girl's family apart. Saigon,...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,633 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
sad 54%
dark 41%
challenging 26%
mysterious 15%
tense 15%
adventurous 3%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 32% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Sexual contentModerate
Racism, Death, Mental illness128 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007205004
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 26 February 2010
Description
A sensational international bestseller, and winner of Frances' coveted Prix Goncourt, 'The Lover' is an unforgettable portrayal of the incandescent relationship between two lovers, and of the hate that slowly tears the girl's family apart. Saigon,...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,633 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
sad 54%
dark 41%
challenging 26%
mysterious 15%
tense 15%
adventurous 3%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 32% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Sexual contentModerate
Racism, Death, Mental illness