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848 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060586379
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 31 August 2004
Description
"One of the finest novels I've read . . . .a fiercely intelligent look at childhood, marriage, families, the 1960s, the Cold War and the fear and isolation that are part of the human condition.... it is not only beautifully written.... it is equal...
Community Reviews Summary of 781 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
sad 64%
mysterious 52%
challenging 41%
reflective 41%
informative 23%
tense 23%
inspiring 11%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 69% | Character: 23% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | No: 11%Average rating
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Child abuse, Sexual violence, Child death848 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060586379
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 31 August 2004
Description
"One of the finest novels I've read . . . .a fiercely intelligent look at childhood, marriage, families, the 1960s, the Cold War and the fear and isolation that are part of the human condition.... it is not only beautifully written.... it is equal...
Community Reviews Summary of 781 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
sad 64%
mysterious 52%
challenging 41%
reflective 41%
informative 23%
tense 23%
inspiring 11%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 69% | Character: 23% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Sexual violence, Child death