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198 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780701187194
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Chatto & Windus
Publication date: 01 April 2012
Description
Anne Tyler gives us a wise, haunting, and deeply moving new novel in which she explores how a middle-aged man, ripped apart by the death of his wife, is gradually restored by her frequent appearances—in their house, on the roadway, in the market. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 863 reviews
Moods
emotional 53%
hopeful 40%
sad 37%
funny 31%
relaxing 25%
lighthearted 18%
mysterious 3%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 24%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
GriefModerate
Death, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Ableism, Death of parent198 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780701187194
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Chatto & Windus
Publication date: 01 April 2012
Description
Anne Tyler gives us a wise, haunting, and deeply moving new novel in which she explores how a middle-aged man, ripped apart by the death of his wife, is gradually restored by her frequent appearances—in their house, on the roadway, in the market. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 863 reviews
Moods
emotional 53%
hopeful 40%
sad 37%
funny 31%
relaxing 25%
lighthearted 18%
mysterious 3%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 24%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
GriefModerate
Death, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Ableism, Death of parent