331 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847081032
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Granta Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Heralded as “one of his generation’s most original and exhilarating writers” by The New York Times, Gary Shteyngart has fused his literary chops and biting humor into one-of-a-kind fiction that provokes, inspires, and entertains—sometimes all at o...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,723 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
reflective 47%
sad 45%
challenging 22%
adventurous 17%
tense 15%
emotional 12%
mysterious 5%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 36% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%Average rating
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Body shaming, Bullying, FatphobiaMinor
Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship331 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847081032
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Granta Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Heralded as “one of his generation’s most original and exhilarating writers” by The New York Times, Gary Shteyngart has fused his literary chops and biting humor into one-of-a-kind fiction that provokes, inspires, and entertains—sometimes all at o...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,723 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
reflective 47%
sad 45%
challenging 22%
adventurous 17%
tense 15%
emotional 12%
mysterious 5%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 36% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body shaming, Bullying, FatphobiaMinor
Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship