296 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
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Language: English
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The second novel from Anna Burns, critically acclaimed author of the Man Booker winning novel, Milkman’Brilliant … I can’t remember the last time I read prose so profound and so punchy’ Daily TelegraphAn irate woman bursts into the best gun shop i...
Community Reviews Summary of 52 reviews
Moods
funny 87%
challenging 75%
emotional 37%
reflective 37%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%
sad 12%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual contentModerate
Death, Eating disorder296 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The second novel from Anna Burns, critically acclaimed author of the Man Booker winning novel, Milkman’Brilliant … I can’t remember the last time I read prose so profound and so punchy’ Daily TelegraphAn irate woman bursts into the best gun shop i...
Community Reviews Summary of 52 reviews
Moods
funny 87%
challenging 75%
emotional 37%
reflective 37%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%
sad 12%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual contentModerate
Death, Eating disorder