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224 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780735221727
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: Not specified
Description
From an author of rare, haunting power, a stunning novel about a young African-American woman coming of age—a deeply felt meditation on race, sex, family, and countryRaised in Pennsylvania, Thandi views the world of her mother’s childhood in Johan...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,858 reviews
Moods
reflective 78%
sad 70%
challenging 23%
dark 16%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 10%
informative 8%
tense 5%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 37% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death of parent, Cancer, DeathModerate
Pregnancy, Abortion, Toxic relationshipMinor
Sexual assault, Racism, Rape224 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780735221727
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: Not specified
Description
From an author of rare, haunting power, a stunning novel about a young African-American woman coming of age—a deeply felt meditation on race, sex, family, and countryRaised in Pennsylvania, Thandi views the world of her mother’s childhood in Johan...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,858 reviews
Moods
reflective 78%
sad 70%
challenging 23%
dark 16%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 10%
informative 8%
tense 5%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 37% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Cancer, DeathModerate
Pregnancy, Abortion, Toxic relationshipMinor
Sexual assault, Racism, Rape