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192 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780618074518
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 12 September 2000
Description
Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize: A “rich, Chekhovian novel” about family and forgiveness from the acclaimed author of Fire on the Mountain (The New Yorker). At the heart of this “wonderful” novel are the moving relationships between the es...
Community Reviews Summary of 250 reviews
Moods
emotional 73%
sad 34%
hopeful 30%
dark 17%
challenging 8%
tense 8%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 39%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | Plot: 16% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 30% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, Bullying
192 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780618074518
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 12 September 2000
Description
Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize: A “rich, Chekhovian novel” about family and forgiveness from the acclaimed author of Fire on the Mountain (The New Yorker). At the heart of this “wonderful” novel are the moving relationships between the es...
Community Reviews Summary of 250 reviews
Moods
emotional 73%
sad 34%
hopeful 30%
dark 17%
challenging 8%
tense 8%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
medium 39%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | Plot: 16% | A mix: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 30% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, Bullying