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256 pages • first pub 2023 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 1324065419
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton Company
Publication date: 05 September 2023
Dayswork by Chris Bachelder and Jennifer Habel is a captivating novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate literary fiction, are fascinated by the intersection of life and art, and are drawn to explorations of mental health, the human condition, and the power of writing to illuminate our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
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A startlingly original, incantatory novel about marriage, mortality, and making art. In the endless days of the pandemic, a woman spends her time sorting fact from fiction in the life and work of Herman Melville. As she delves into Melville’s imp...
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Moods
reflective: 83%
informative: 80%
challenging: 24%
emotional: 24%
funny: 17%
sad: 11%
inspiring: 6%
lighthearted: 6%
mysterious: 6%
relaxing: 5%
adventurous: 2%
dark: 2%
hopeful: 2%
tense: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
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Moderate
Suicide256 pages • first pub 2023 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 1324065419
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton Company
Publication date: 05 September 2023
Dayswork by Chris Bachelder and Jennifer Habel is a captivating novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate literary fiction, are fascinated by the intersection of life and art, and are drawn to explorations of mental health, the human condition, and the power of writing to illuminate our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
Description
A startlingly original, incantatory novel about marriage, mortality, and making art. In the endless days of the pandemic, a woman spends her time sorting fact from fiction in the life and work of Herman Melville. As she delves into Melville’s imp...
Community Reviews
Moods
reflective: 83%
informative: 80%
challenging: 24%
emotional: 24%
funny: 17%
sad: 11%
inspiring: 6%
lighthearted: 6%
mysterious: 6%
relaxing: 5%
adventurous: 2%
dark: 2%
hopeful: 2%
tense: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Suicide