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339 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782397779
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Corvus
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A sweeping and captivating debut novel about a young librarian who is sent a mysterious old book, inscribed with his grandmother's name. What is the book's connection to his family?Simon Watson, a young librarian, lives alone on the Long Island So...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,617 reviews
Moods
emotional 51%
dark 50%
adventurous 32%
reflective 28%
sad 28%
tense 22%
challenging 9%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 29% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abandonment, Suicide, GriefModerate
Murder, Death of parent, DeathMinor
Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse339 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781782397779
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Corvus
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A sweeping and captivating debut novel about a young librarian who is sent a mysterious old book, inscribed with his grandmother's name. What is the book's connection to his family?Simon Watson, a young librarian, lives alone on the Long Island So...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,617 reviews
Moods
emotional 51%
dark 50%
adventurous 32%
reflective 28%
sad 28%
tense 22%
challenging 9%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 29% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abandonment, Suicide, GriefModerate
Murder, Death of parent, DeathMinor
Infidelity, Mental illness, Physical abuse