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208 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374265892
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 07 August 2018
Description
One of The Wall Street Journal's Best Short Story Collections of 2018. Named a Summer Read by Vanity Fair, The Guardian, Nylon, Bustle and Literary Hub. One of Financial Times and TLS's Best Books of 2018.One of Granta's Best Young American noveli...
Community Reviews Summary of 260 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
emotional 47%
dark 41%
challenging 29%
sad 26%
mysterious 23%
adventurous 8%
tense 8%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 12% | N/A: 8% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 21% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death, Alcohol
208 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374265892
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 07 August 2018
Description
One of The Wall Street Journal's Best Short Story Collections of 2018. Named a Summer Read by Vanity Fair, The Guardian, Nylon, Bustle and Literary Hub. One of Financial Times and TLS's Best Books of 2018.One of Granta's Best Young American noveli...
Community Reviews Summary of 260 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
emotional 47%
dark 41%
challenging 29%
sad 26%
mysterious 23%
adventurous 8%
tense 8%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 12% | N/A: 8% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 21% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death, Alcohol