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252 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
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Language: English
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A new North American edition of an acclaimed short story collection, Instruction Manual for Swallowing explores what happens when ordinary people collide with bizarre, fantastical situations. A man discovers he has testicular cancer on the day tha...
Community Reviews Summary of 39 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Pregnancy, ViolenceMinor
Cancer
252 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A new North American edition of an acclaimed short story collection, Instruction Manual for Swallowing explores what happens when ordinary people collide with bizarre, fantastical situations. A man discovers he has testicular cancer on the day tha...
Community Reviews Summary of 39 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Pregnancy, ViolenceMinor
Cancer