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396 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847082923
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Granta Books
Publication date: 20 April 2006
Description
From the author of Music for Torching-an uplifting and apocalyptic tale set in Los Angeles about one man's efforts to bring himself back to life Since her debut in 1989, A. M. Homes has been among the boldest and most original voices of her gener...
Community Reviews Summary of 883 reviews
Moods
funny 67%
hopeful 60%
emotional 50%
inspiring 35%
lighthearted 28%
dark 21%
adventurous 14%
sad 14%
challenging 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%
informative 3%
mysterious 3%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 24%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Rape, Kidnapping
396 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847082923
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Granta Books
Publication date: 20 April 2006
Description
From the author of Music for Torching-an uplifting and apocalyptic tale set in Los Angeles about one man's efforts to bring himself back to life Since her debut in 1989, A. M. Homes has been among the boldest and most original voices of her gener...
Community Reviews Summary of 883 reviews
Moods
funny 67%
hopeful 60%
emotional 50%
inspiring 35%
lighthearted 28%
dark 21%
adventurous 14%
sad 14%
challenging 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%
informative 3%
mysterious 3%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 24%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Rape, Kidnapping