143 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781564782724
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dalkey Archive Press
Publication date: 03 December 2005
Description
-- Ruth and Leonard's young female boarder, S., disappears under circumstances that suggest suicide. As the couple pours over her diary, audio tapes, and movies, their obsession with the enigmatic young girl takes over their relationship. Three co...
Community Reviews Summary of 32 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
dark 50%
mysterious 30%
tense 30%
emotional 10%
sad 10%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, AbortionModerate
Suicide
143 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781564782724
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dalkey Archive Press
Publication date: 03 December 2005
Description
-- Ruth and Leonard's young female boarder, S., disappears under circumstances that suggest suicide. As the couple pours over her diary, audio tapes, and movies, their obsession with the enigmatic young girl takes over their relationship. Three co...
Community Reviews Summary of 32 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
dark 50%
mysterious 30%
tense 30%
emotional 10%
sad 10%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, AbortionModerate
Suicide