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304 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451493330
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf
Publication date: 19 September 2023
Description
From one of our most accomplished novelists, a mesmerizing story about a mother and daughter seeking refuge in the chaotic aftermath of the Civil War—and a brilliant portrait of family endurance against all odds“A tour de force.” —Tayari Jones, au...
Community Reviews Summary of 136 reviews
Moods
sad 57%
challenging 53%
tense 51%
dark 50%
reflective 32%
mysterious 23%
informative 19%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 32% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 31% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 48% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Rape, Sexual violenceModerate
War, Miscarriage, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Slavery, Pregnancy
304 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451493330
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf
Publication date: 19 September 2023
Description
From one of our most accomplished novelists, a mesmerizing story about a mother and daughter seeking refuge in the chaotic aftermath of the Civil War—and a brilliant portrait of family endurance against all odds“A tour de force.” —Tayari Jones, au...
Community Reviews Summary of 136 reviews
Moods
sad 57%
challenging 53%
tense 51%
dark 50%
reflective 32%
mysterious 23%
informative 19%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 32% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 31% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 47% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 48% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Rape, Sexual violenceModerate
War, Miscarriage, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Slavery, Pregnancy