224 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781788161336
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Serpent's Tail
Publication date: 06 February 2020
Description
As dusk approaches, a former surgeon goes about closing up his dilapidated clinic in rural India. His day, like all his days, has been long and hard. His medical supplies arrive late if at all, the electrics in the clinic threaten to burn out at a...
Community Reviews Summary of 521 reviews
Moods
mysterious 54%
reflective 54%
tense 42%
emotional 31%
sad 23%
challenging 19%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 25% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 24% | No: 21% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 49% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Medical content, Child death, DeathModerate
Body horror, Gore, ViolenceMinor
Sexual violence, Suicide, Murder
224 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781788161336
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Serpent's Tail
Publication date: 06 February 2020
Description
As dusk approaches, a former surgeon goes about closing up his dilapidated clinic in rural India. His day, like all his days, has been long and hard. His medical supplies arrive late if at all, the electrics in the clinic threaten to burn out at a...
Community Reviews Summary of 521 reviews
Moods
mysterious 54%
reflective 54%
tense 42%
emotional 31%
sad 23%
challenging 19%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 25% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 24% | No: 21% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 49% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Medical content, Child death, DeathModerate
Body horror, Gore, ViolenceMinor
Sexual violence, Suicide, Murder