188 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400034697
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 14 November 2006
Description
In Barcelona, an aging Brazilian prostitute trains her dog to weep at the grave she has chosen for herself. In Vienna, a woman parlays her gift for seeing the future into a fortunetelling position with a wealthy family. In Geneva, an ambulance dri...
Community Reviews Summary of 912 reviews
Moods
mysterious 49%
adventurous 35%
emotional 35%
dark 31%
challenging 23%
funny 21%
sad 19%
relaxing 13%
lighthearted 11%
inspiring 7%
tense 5%
hopeful 3%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 41%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 30% | Character: 30% | Plot: 26% | N/A: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 32% | Yes: 17% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 17% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 18% | No: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
DeathModerate
Sexism, Suicide, BloodMinor
Racism
188 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400034697
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 14 November 2006
Description
In Barcelona, an aging Brazilian prostitute trains her dog to weep at the grave she has chosen for herself. In Vienna, a woman parlays her gift for seeing the future into a fortunetelling position with a wealthy family. In Geneva, an ambulance dri...
Community Reviews Summary of 912 reviews
Moods
mysterious 49%
adventurous 35%
emotional 35%
dark 31%
challenging 23%
funny 21%
sad 19%
relaxing 13%
lighthearted 11%
inspiring 7%
tense 5%
hopeful 3%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 41%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 30% | Character: 30% | Plot: 26% | N/A: 11%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 32% | Yes: 17% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 17% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 18% | No: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
DeathModerate
Sexism, Suicide, BloodMinor
Racism