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432 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Description
In her debut novel, Torch, bestselling author Cheryl Strayed weaves a searing and luminous tale of a family's grief after unexpected loss. "Work hard. Do good. Be incredible!" is the advice Teresa Rae Wood shares with the listeners of her local ra...
Community Reviews Summary of 585 reviews
Moods
sad 88%
reflective 61%
dark 33%
challenging 16%
hopeful 16%
adventurous 11%
inspiring 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 27%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cancer, Grief, Death of parentModerate
InfidelityMinor
Drug abuse, Drug use
432 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In her debut novel, Torch, bestselling author Cheryl Strayed weaves a searing and luminous tale of a family's grief after unexpected loss. "Work hard. Do good. Be incredible!" is the advice Teresa Rae Wood shares with the listeners of her local ra...
Community Reviews Summary of 585 reviews
Moods
sad 88%
reflective 61%
dark 33%
challenging 16%
hopeful 16%
adventurous 11%
inspiring 5%
tense 5%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 72% | A mix: 27%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 90% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cancer, Grief, Death of parentModerate
InfidelityMinor
Drug abuse, Drug use