256 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
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1996 National Book Award Winner for Fiction.The elegant short fictions gathered hereabout the love of science and the science of love are often set against the backdrop of the nineteenth century. Interweaving historical and fictional characters, t...
Community Reviews Summary of 183 reviews
Moods
reflective 77%
emotional 44%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
challenging 22%
funny 22%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Average rating
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256 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
1996 National Book Award Winner for Fiction.The elegant short fictions gathered hereabout the love of science and the science of love are often set against the backdrop of the nineteenth century. Interweaving historical and fictional characters, t...
Community Reviews Summary of 183 reviews
Moods
reflective 77%
emotional 44%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
challenging 22%
funny 22%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.