The Singer's Gun by Emily St. John Mandel

The Singer's Gun

Emily St. John Mandel

287 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary mystery mysterious reflective medium-paced
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The Singer's Gun by Emily St. John Mandel is a gripping and absorbing novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate complex explorations of family dynamics, identity, and the human condition, particularly those who enjoy literary fiction that investigates the intricacies of the immigrant experience and the blurred lines between right and wrong.

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Everyone Anton Waker grew up with is corrupt. His parents deal in stolen goods and his first career is a partnership venture with his cousin Aria selling forged passports and social security cards to illegal aliens. Anton longs for a less question...

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Community Reviews

3.78
based on 1,758 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 72%

dark: 52%

tense: 51%

reflective: 46%

emotional: 36%

adventurous: 24%

sad: 24%

challenging: 10%

hopeful: 6%

informative: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

14% of readers chose fast
65% of readers chose medium
20% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

13% of readers chose Plot
56% of readers chose A mix
29% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

46% of readers chose Yes
34% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

17% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
32% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
49% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

88% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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