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272 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
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Description
With her first novel, Liars and Saints, award-winning author Maile Meloy more than delivers on the promise of her highly acclaimed debut story collection, Half in Love. This novel tells a story of sex and longing, love and loss, and of the deceit ...
Community Reviews Summary of 232 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
dark 50%
sad 50%
funny 33%
reflective 33%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 16%
lighthearted 16%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%
Pace
slow 12%
medium 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 42%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Incest, Abortion, Bullying
272 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
With her first novel, Liars and Saints, award-winning author Maile Meloy more than delivers on the promise of her highly acclaimed debut story collection, Half in Love. This novel tells a story of sex and longing, love and loss, and of the deceit ...
Community Reviews Summary of 232 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
dark 50%
sad 50%
funny 33%
reflective 33%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 16%
lighthearted 16%
mysterious 16%
tense 16%
Pace
slow 12%
medium 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 42%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Incest, Abortion, Bullying