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336 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250843005
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Publication date: 25 July 2023
Description
A transcendent debut novel about family, love, and belonging, set against the backdrops of 1950s New York City and a historical leprosarium in Louisiana, following one young man’s quest to not only survive, but live a full and vibrant life Victor ...
Community Reviews Summary of 104 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
informative 51%
sad 37%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 25%
challenging 13%
adventurous 9%
dark 9%
funny 6%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Medical content, Toxic friendship, ClassismModerate
Xenophobia, Death, RacismMinor
Suicide, Bullying, Confinement336 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250843005
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Publication date: 25 July 2023
Description
A transcendent debut novel about family, love, and belonging, set against the backdrops of 1950s New York City and a historical leprosarium in Louisiana, following one young man’s quest to not only survive, but live a full and vibrant life Victor ...
Community Reviews Summary of 104 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
informative 51%
sad 37%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 25%
challenging 13%
adventurous 9%
dark 9%
funny 6%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Medical content, Toxic friendship, ClassismModerate
Xenophobia, Death, RacismMinor
Suicide, Bullying, Confinement