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251 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408837368
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: Not specified
Description
George Saunders's most wryly hilarious and disturbing collection yet,Tenth of December illuminates human experience and explores figures lost in a labyrinth of troubling preoccupations. A family member recollects a backyard pole dressed for all oc...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,093 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
funny 58%
emotional 47%
challenging 35%
sad 23%
mysterious 20%
tense 16%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 9%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 33% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 16% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 29% | No: 15% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Violence, Sexual contentModerate
Suicide attempt, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Cancer, Bullying, Rape
251 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781408837368
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: Not specified
Description
George Saunders's most wryly hilarious and disturbing collection yet,Tenth of December illuminates human experience and explores figures lost in a labyrinth of troubling preoccupations. A family member recollects a backyard pole dressed for all oc...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,093 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
funny 58%
emotional 47%
challenging 35%
sad 23%
mysterious 20%
tense 16%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 9%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 33% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 16% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 29% | No: 15% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Violence, Sexual contentModerate
Suicide attempt, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Cancer, Bullying, Rape