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330 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780618772100
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
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 594 reviews
Moods
sad 89%
reflective 57%
dark 31%
challenging 21%
hopeful 15%
adventurous 10%
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: 50% | Yes: 41% | No: 8%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
330 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780618772100
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
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 594 reviews
Moods
sad 89%
reflective 57%
dark 31%
challenging 21%
hopeful 15%
adventurous 10%
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: 50% | Yes: 41% | No: 8%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