272 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781982113186
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Simon Schuster
Publication date: Not specified
Description
“An extraordinary and dazzlingly original work from one of our most gifted and interesting writers” (Emily St. John Mandel, author of The Glass Hotel). The Need, which finds a mother of two young children grappling with the dualities of motherhood...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,400 reviews
Moods
mysterious 77%
tense 65%
emotional 47%
reflective 28%
challenging 25%
sad 17%
adventurous 8%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 37% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 37% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Vomit, Child death, GriefModerate
Confinement, Excrement, Religious bigotryMinor
Sexual content272 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781982113186
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Simon Schuster
Publication date: Not specified
Description
“An extraordinary and dazzlingly original work from one of our most gifted and interesting writers” (Emily St. John Mandel, author of The Glass Hotel). The Need, which finds a mother of two young children grappling with the dualities of motherhood...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,400 reviews
Moods
mysterious 77%
tense 65%
emotional 47%
reflective 28%
challenging 25%
sad 17%
adventurous 8%
funny 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 37% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 37% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Vomit, Child death, GriefModerate
Confinement, Excrement, Religious bigotryMinor
Sexual content