242 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Granta
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in Romania at the height of Ceausescu's reign of terror, this haunting novel tells the story of a group of young students, each of whom has left the impoverished provinces in search of better prospects in the city. It is a profound and powerfu...
Community Reviews Summary of 270 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
sad 58%
challenging 54%
emotional 54%
tense 50%
mysterious 12%
informative 8%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 27% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 36% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 37%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%Average rating
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242 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Granta
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in Romania at the height of Ceausescu's reign of terror, this haunting novel tells the story of a group of young students, each of whom has left the impoverished provinces in search of better prospects in the city. It is a profound and powerfu...
Community Reviews Summary of 270 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
sad 58%
challenging 54%
emotional 54%
tense 50%
mysterious 12%
informative 8%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 54% | No: 27% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 36% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 37%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%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.