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378 pages • first pub 1946 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780358187547
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 07 January 2020
Description
WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION FROM NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR TAYARI JONES "How can a novel's social criticism be so unflinching and clear, yet its plot moves like a house on fire? I am tempted to describe Petry as a magician for the many ways ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,376 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
dark 66%
reflective 53%
tense 50%
challenging 45%
informative 13%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 67% | Yes: 21% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racism, Sexual assault, MurderModerate
Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Animal crueltyMinor
Police brutality378 pages • first pub 1946 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780358187547
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 07 January 2020
Description
WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION FROM NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR TAYARI JONES "How can a novel's social criticism be so unflinching and clear, yet its plot moves like a house on fire? I am tempted to describe Petry as a magician for the many ways ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,376 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
dark 66%
reflective 53%
tense 50%
challenging 45%
informative 13%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 67% | Yes: 21% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Sexual assault, MurderModerate
Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Animal crueltyMinor
Police brutality