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224 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780449702765
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 01 December 1986
Description
Thirteen-year-old Dicey Tillerman brings her abandoned family to the home of their eccentric grandmother to learn how to trust, and when to let go.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,297 reviews
Moods
hopeful 64%
reflective 64%
inspiring 29%
challenging 23%
sad 23%
adventurous 11%
funny 11%
dark 5%
informative 5%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia, Mental illnessModerate
Death of parent, Bullying, DeathMinor
Ableism, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness
224 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780449702765
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 01 December 1986
Description
Thirteen-year-old Dicey Tillerman brings her abandoned family to the home of their eccentric grandmother to learn how to trust, and when to let go.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,297 reviews
Moods
hopeful 64%
reflective 64%
inspiring 29%
challenging 23%
sad 23%
adventurous 11%
funny 11%
dark 5%
informative 5%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia, Mental illnessModerate
Death of parent, Bullying, DeathMinor
Ableism, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness