368 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812986495
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade
Publication date: 09 February 2016
Description
FINALIST FOR THE PULITZER PRIZE - NATIONAL BESTSELLER - A bewitching story collection from a writer hailed as "the most darkly playful voice in American fiction" (Michael Chabon) and "a national treasure" (Neil Gaiman). NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,588 reviews
Moods
dark 58%
adventurous 48%
funny 47%
reflective 27%
challenging 25%
emotional 22%
tense 12%
lighthearted 5%
sad 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 25% | N/A: 12% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 16% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 23% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | N/A: 21% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Blood, Suicide attemptModerate
Gore, Sexual content, ViolenceMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Homophobia
368 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812986495
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade
Publication date: 09 February 2016
Description
FINALIST FOR THE PULITZER PRIZE - NATIONAL BESTSELLER - A bewitching story collection from a writer hailed as "the most darkly playful voice in American fiction" (Michael Chabon) and "a national treasure" (Neil Gaiman). NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,588 reviews
Moods
dark 58%
adventurous 48%
funny 47%
reflective 27%
challenging 25%
emotional 22%
tense 12%
lighthearted 5%
sad 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 25% | N/A: 12% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 16% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 23% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | N/A: 21% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Blood, Suicide attemptModerate
Gore, Sexual content, ViolenceMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Homophobia