Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Grief, Death of parentModerate
Genocide, Antisemitism, SuicideMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Sexual contentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 6351 reviews
Moods
reflective 77%
sad 67%
hopeful 31%
funny 25%
mysterious 25%
inspiring 22%
challenging 16%
dark 10%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
255 pages | first published 2005
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Believing she might discover it in an old book her mother is lovingly translating, she sets out in search of its author. Across New York an old man called Leo Gursky is trying to survive a little bit longer. He spends his days dreaming of the lost...Book Information
255 pages | first published 2005
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ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Believing she might discover it in an old book her mother is lovingly translating, she sets out in search of its author. Across New York an old man called Leo Gursky is trying to survive a little bit longer. He spends his days dreaming of the lost...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Grief, Death of parentModerate
Genocide, Antisemitism, SuicideMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Sexual contentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 6351 reviews
Moods
reflective 77%
sad 67%
hopeful 31%
funny 25%
mysterious 25%
inspiring 22%
challenging 16%
dark 10%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating