The Casual Vacancy
by J.K. Rowling
The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.28 out of 5, based on 231.8K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 503 pages.
About The Casual Vacancy
A BIG NOVEL ABOUT A SMALL TOWN ...When Barry Fairbrother dies in his early forties, the town of Pagford is left in shock.Pagford is, seemingly, an English idyll, with a cobbled market square and an ancient abbey, but what lies behind the pretty façade is a town at war.Rich at war with poor, teenagers at war with their parents, wives at war with their husbands, teachers at war with their pupils ... Pagford is not what it first seems.And the empty seat left by Barry on the parish council soon becomes the catalyst for the biggest war the town has yet seen. Who will triumph in an election fraught with passion, duplicity and unexpected revelations?
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | J.K. Rowling |
| Published | 2012 |
| Pages | 503 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.28 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 231,835 |
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What genre is The Casual Vacancy?
The Casual Vacancy is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Casual Vacancy worth reading?
Based on 231.8K reader ratings, The Casual Vacancy has an average score of 3.28 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Casual Vacancy?
The Casual Vacancy has 503 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Casual Vacancy?
The Casual Vacancy was written by J.K. Rowling. It was first published in 2012.
What is the ISBN for The Casual Vacancy?
The ISBN-13 for The Casual Vacancy is 9780316228530.0.
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