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160 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
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Language: English
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A companion piece to the captivating memoir GIVING UP THE GHOST by the Man Booker-winning author, this collection of loosely autobiographical stories locates the transforming moments of a haunted childhood.
Community Reviews Summary of 128 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
dark 43%
challenging 26%
mysterious 21%
funny 17%
tense 17%
sad 13%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 31% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 21% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 30% | No: 25%Average rating
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160 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A companion piece to the captivating memoir GIVING UP THE GHOST by the Man Booker-winning author, this collection of loosely autobiographical stories locates the transforming moments of a haunted childhood.
Community Reviews Summary of 128 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
dark 43%
challenging 26%
mysterious 21%
funny 17%
tense 17%
sad 13%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 31% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 21% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 30% | No: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.