240 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345811219
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Canada
Publication date: 10 April 2001
Description
Longing, familiarity, and hope fill the pages of this new edition of Madeleine Thien's collection of stories, which explore the subtle dimensions of personal connections and the bonds that are fraught with tension--deftly weaving in conflicts betw...
Community Reviews Summary of 65 reviews
Moods
reflective 100%
sad 66%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuseModerate
Physical abuse, Sexual assaultMinor
Infidelity, Miscarriage, Racial slurs
240 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345811219
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Canada
Publication date: 10 April 2001
Description
Longing, familiarity, and hope fill the pages of this new edition of Madeleine Thien's collection of stories, which explore the subtle dimensions of personal connections and the bonds that are fraught with tension--deftly weaving in conflicts betw...
Community Reviews Summary of 65 reviews
Moods
reflective 100%
sad 66%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
Pace
slow 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuseModerate
Physical abuse, Sexual assaultMinor
Infidelity, Miscarriage, Racial slurs