192 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781846551529
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Sherman Alexie is one of our most gifted and accomplished storytellers and a treasured writer of huge national stature. His first novel in ten years is the hilarious and tragic portrait of an orphaned Indian boy who travels back and forth through ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,488 reviews
Moods
adventurous 62%
reflective 62%
sad 60%
dark 52%
tense 32%
challenging 30%
hopeful 25%
informative 17%
funny 15%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 7%
Pace
medium 16%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Abandonment, Child abuseModerate
War, Alcoholism, Emotional abuseMinor
Rape, Gun violence, Infidelity192 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781846551529
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harvill Secker
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Sherman Alexie is one of our most gifted and accomplished storytellers and a treasured writer of huge national stature. His first novel in ten years is the hilarious and tragic portrait of an orphaned Indian boy who travels back and forth through ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,488 reviews
Moods
adventurous 62%
reflective 62%
sad 60%
dark 52%
tense 32%
challenging 30%
hopeful 25%
informative 17%
funny 15%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 7%
Pace
medium 16%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Abandonment, Child abuseModerate
War, Alcoholism, Emotional abuseMinor
Rape, Gun violence, Infidelity