Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Murder, Animal crueltyModerate
DeathCommunity Reviews
Summary of 7763 reviews
Moods
dark 76%
reflective 58%
challenging 26%
funny 26%
emotional 20%
tense 20%
sad 15%
adventurous 10%
informative 4%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 38% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 27% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
274 pages | first published 2009
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ISBN/UID: 9780525541349
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 11 August 2020
Description
WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATUREIn a remote Polish village, Janina devotes the dark winter days to studying astrology, translating the poetry of William Blake, and taking care of the summer homes of wealthy Warsaw residents. Her reputation ...Book Information
274 pages | first published 2009
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ISBN/UID: 9780525541349
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 11 August 2020
Description
WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATUREIn a remote Polish village, Janina devotes the dark winter days to studying astrology, translating the poetry of William Blake, and taking care of the summer homes of wealthy Warsaw residents. Her reputation ...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Murder, Animal crueltyModerate
DeathCommunity Reviews
Summary of 7763 reviews
Moods
dark 76%
reflective 58%
challenging 26%
funny 26%
emotional 20%
tense 20%
sad 15%
adventurous 10%
informative 4%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 38% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 27% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating