321 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345808004
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Canada
Publication date: 05 June 2014
Description
From the bestselling author of Women Talking, a wrenchingly honest, darkly funny novel (Entertainment Weekly). Elf and Yoli are sisters. While on the surface Elfrieda's life is enviable (she's a world-renowned pianist, glamorous, wealthy, and happ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,093 reviews
Moods
sad 81%
reflective 61%
dark 53%
funny 40%
challenging 26%
hopeful 9%
tense 9%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 43%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts
321 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345808004
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Canada
Publication date: 05 June 2014
Description
From the bestselling author of Women Talking, a wrenchingly honest, darkly funny novel (Entertainment Weekly). Elf and Yoli are sisters. While on the surface Elfrieda's life is enviable (she's a world-renowned pianist, glamorous, wealthy, and happ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,093 reviews
Moods
sad 81%
reflective 61%
dark 53%
funny 40%
challenging 26%
hopeful 9%
tense 9%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 43%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts