259 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399593000
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Spiegel & Grau
Publication date: 20 February 2018
Description
A haunting, diverse debut story collection that explores the isolation we experience in the face of the mysterious, often dangerous forces that shape our livesAnjali Sachdeva's debut collection spans centuries, continents, and a diverse set of cha...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,101 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
dark 51%
emotional 41%
adventurous 33%
challenging 25%
sad 19%
hopeful 9%
tense 9%
inspiring 8%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 25% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 19% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 23% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 13% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Terminal illness, Body horror, Sexual assaultModerate
Kidnapping, Hate crime, RapeMinor
Suicide, Child abuse, Misogyny259 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399593000
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Spiegel & Grau
Publication date: 20 February 2018
Description
A haunting, diverse debut story collection that explores the isolation we experience in the face of the mysterious, often dangerous forces that shape our livesAnjali Sachdeva's debut collection spans centuries, continents, and a diverse set of cha...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,101 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
dark 51%
emotional 41%
adventurous 33%
challenging 25%
sad 19%
hopeful 9%
tense 9%
inspiring 8%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 25% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 19% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 23% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 13% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Terminal illness, Body horror, Sexual assaultModerate
Kidnapping, Hate crime, RapeMinor
Suicide, Child abuse, Misogyny