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69 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811230070
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 16 August 2022
Description
"Maman was exigeante--there is no English word-and I had the benefit of her training. Others may not be so fortunate. If some other young girl, with two million dollars at stake, finds this of use I shall count myself justified."Raised in Marrakec...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,109 reviews
Moods
mysterious 57%
reflective 28%
lighthearted 21%
challenging 16%
dark 14%
adventurous 11%
tense 6%
emotional 4%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 3%
sad 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 24%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Character: 39% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 30% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Classism, Kidnapping, AbandonmentModerate
Death of parent, AlcoholMinor
Gaslighting69 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811230070
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 16 August 2022
Description
"Maman was exigeante--there is no English word-and I had the benefit of her training. Others may not be so fortunate. If some other young girl, with two million dollars at stake, finds this of use I shall count myself justified."Raised in Marrakec...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,109 reviews
Moods
mysterious 57%
reflective 28%
lighthearted 21%
challenging 16%
dark 14%
adventurous 11%
tense 6%
emotional 4%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 3%
sad 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 24%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Character: 39% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 30% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Classism, Kidnapping, AbandonmentModerate
Death of parent, AlcoholMinor
Gaslighting