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18 hours, 52 minutes • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101889954
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
Publication date: 09 June 2015
The Truth According to Us by Annie Barrows is a captivating read for anyone who loves stories about the complexities of family dynamics, the power of storytelling, and the transformative journey of self-discovery, making it a perfect fit for readers who appreciate character-driven fiction and historical narratives that explore the intricacies of human relationships.
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In the summer of 1938, Layla Beck’s father, a United States senator, cuts off her allowance and demands that she find employment on the Federal Writers’ Project, a New Deal jobs program. Within days, Layla finds herself far from her accustomed soc...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,466 reviews
Moods
reflective 63%
mysterious 40%
sad 36%
hopeful 31%
funny 27%
lighthearted 22%
informative 18%
challenging 13%
inspiring 13%
tense 13%
adventurous 9%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 27%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Abandonment, Alcohol, GriefMinor
Physical abuse18 hours, 52 minutes • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101889954
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
Publication date: 09 June 2015
The Truth According to Us by Annie Barrows is a captivating read for anyone who loves stories about the complexities of family dynamics, the power of storytelling, and the transformative journey of self-discovery, making it a perfect fit for readers who appreciate character-driven fiction and historical narratives that explore the intricacies of human relationships.
Description
In the summer of 1938, Layla Beck’s father, a United States senator, cuts off her allowance and demands that she find employment on the Federal Writers’ Project, a New Deal jobs program. Within days, Layla finds herself far from her accustomed soc...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,466 reviews
Moods
reflective 63%
mysterious 40%
sad 36%
hopeful 31%
funny 27%
lighthearted 22%
informative 18%
challenging 13%
inspiring 13%
tense 13%
adventurous 9%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 27%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Abandonment, Alcohol, GriefMinor
Physical abuse