Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Child death, GriefModerate
Death, Adult/minor relationship, MiscarriageMinor
Car accident, Torture, AlcoholismCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1085 reviews
Moods
mysterious 45%
emotional 44%
sad 44%
dark 35%
funny 29%
adventurous 16%
tense 15%
challenging 12%
lighthearted 9%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 37% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating
128 pages | first published 1982
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ISBN/UID: 9780571367986
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: 05 August 2021
Description
Dorothy is a grieving housewife in the Californian suburbs; her husband is unfaithful, but they are too unhappy to get a divorce. One day, she is doing chores when she hears strange voices on the radio announcing that a green-skinned sea monster h...Book Information
128 pages | first published 1982
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
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ISBN/UID: 9780571367986
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: 05 August 2021
Description
Dorothy is a grieving housewife in the Californian suburbs; her husband is unfaithful, but they are too unhappy to get a divorce. One day, she is doing chores when she hears strange voices on the radio announcing that a green-skinned sea monster h...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Child death, GriefModerate
Death, Adult/minor relationship, MiscarriageMinor
Car accident, Torture, AlcoholismCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1085 reviews
Moods
mysterious 45%
emotional 44%
sad 44%
dark 35%
funny 29%
adventurous 16%
tense 15%
challenging 12%
lighthearted 9%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 37% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating