336 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312425029
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador USA
Publication date: 18 April 2006
Description
In each section of Michael Cunningham's bold new novel, his first since The Hours, we encounter the same group of characters: a young boy, a man, and a woman. "In the Machine" is a ghost story that takes place at the height of the industrial revol...
Community Reviews Summary of 394 reviews
Moods
mysterious 57%
reflective 57%
emotional 42%
adventurous 28%
hopeful 28%
sad 28%
funny 14%
inspiring 14%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 83% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
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336 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312425029
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador USA
Publication date: 18 April 2006
Description
In each section of Michael Cunningham's bold new novel, his first since The Hours, we encounter the same group of characters: a young boy, a man, and a woman. "In the Machine" is a ghost story that takes place at the height of the industrial revol...
Community Reviews Summary of 394 reviews
Moods
mysterious 57%
reflective 57%
emotional 42%
adventurous 28%
hopeful 28%
sad 28%
funny 14%
inspiring 14%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 83% | Character: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%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.