Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attempt, AbandonmentModerate
Death of parent, Murder, GriefMinor
Physical abuse, Blood, AlcoholCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2921 reviews
Moods
emotional 48%
dark 41%
adventurous 32%
reflective 27%
tense 22%
sad 21%
challenging 6%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 31% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
339 pages | first published 2015
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ISBN/UID: 9781250054807
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A sweeping and captivating debut novel about a young librarian who is sent a mysterious old book, inscribed with his grandmother's name. What is the book's connection to his family?Simon Watson, a young librarian, lives alone on the Long Island So...Book Information
339 pages | first published 2015
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ISBN/UID: 9781250054807
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A sweeping and captivating debut novel about a young librarian who is sent a mysterious old book, inscribed with his grandmother's name. What is the book's connection to his family?Simon Watson, a young librarian, lives alone on the Long Island So...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Suicide attempt, AbandonmentModerate
Death of parent, Murder, GriefMinor
Physical abuse, Blood, AlcoholCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2921 reviews
Moods
emotional 48%
dark 41%
adventurous 32%
reflective 27%
tense 22%
sad 21%
challenging 6%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 31% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating