Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body shaming, Mental illness, Child deathModerate
Miscarriage, Addiction, FatphobiaMinor
Sexual harassmentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 620 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
sad 46%
challenging 29%
tense 25%
dark 23%
hopeful 13%
funny 4%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 10% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 27%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 23% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
224 pages | first published 2020
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ISBN/UID: 9781250247544
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Henry Holt & Co.
Publication date: 07 July 2020
Description
Grappling with motherhood, economic anxiety, rage, and the limits of language, Want is a fiercely personal novel that vibrates with anger, insight, and love. Elizabeth is tired. Years after coming to New York to try to build a life, she has found ...Book Information
224 pages | first published 2020
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ISBN/UID: 9781250247544
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Henry Holt & Co.
Publication date: 07 July 2020
Description
Grappling with motherhood, economic anxiety, rage, and the limits of language, Want is a fiercely personal novel that vibrates with anger, insight, and love. Elizabeth is tired. Years after coming to New York to try to build a life, she has found ...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body shaming, Mental illness, Child deathModerate
Miscarriage, Addiction, FatphobiaMinor
Sexual harassmentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 620 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
sad 46%
challenging 29%
tense 25%
dark 23%
hopeful 13%
funny 4%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 10% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 27%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 23% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating