283 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008210847
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: 4th Estate
Publication date: 26 January 2017
Description
An intelligent and madly entertaining debut novel reminiscent of The Crying of Lot 49, White Noise, and City of Glass that is at once a missing-person mystery, an exorcism of modern culture, and a wholly singular vision of contemporary womanhood f...
Community Reviews Summary of 905 reviews
Moods
mysterious 63%
reflective 42%
challenging 36%
funny 27%
tense 21%
emotional 14%
sad 14%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 61% | No: 21% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorder, Body horror, Toxic friendshipModerate
Stalking, Animal crueltyMinor
Sexual assault, Sexual content283 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008210847
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: 4th Estate
Publication date: 26 January 2017
Description
An intelligent and madly entertaining debut novel reminiscent of The Crying of Lot 49, White Noise, and City of Glass that is at once a missing-person mystery, an exorcism of modern culture, and a wholly singular vision of contemporary womanhood f...
Community Reviews Summary of 905 reviews
Moods
mysterious 63%
reflective 42%
challenging 36%
funny 27%
tense 21%
emotional 14%
sad 14%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 61% | No: 21% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorder, Body horror, Toxic friendshipModerate
Stalking, Animal crueltyMinor
Sexual assault, Sexual content