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256 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781571311153
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Milkweed Editions
Publication date: 12 May 2015
Description
"A novel about the role of stories in our lives, those we tell ourselves about ourselves and those we agree to live by."--Globe and Mail When Franklin Starlight is called to visit his father, he has mixed emotions. Raised by the old man he was ent...
Community Reviews Summary of 967 reviews
Moods
reflective 87%
sad 74%
challenging 31%
dark 28%
adventurous 23%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 17%
tense 12%
informative 4%
mysterious 4%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 43%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 37% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Alcoholism, Death of parent, AddictionModerate
War, Sexual content, PregnancyMinor
Infidelity, Racism, Sexism256 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781571311153
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Milkweed Editions
Publication date: 12 May 2015
Description
"A novel about the role of stories in our lives, those we tell ourselves about ourselves and those we agree to live by."--Globe and Mail When Franklin Starlight is called to visit his father, he has mixed emotions. Raised by the old man he was ent...
Community Reviews Summary of 967 reviews
Moods
reflective 87%
sad 74%
challenging 31%
dark 28%
adventurous 23%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 17%
tense 12%
informative 4%
mysterious 4%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 43%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 37% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Death of parent, AddictionModerate
War, Sexual content, PregnancyMinor
Infidelity, Racism, Sexism