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262 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
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Language: English
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A powerfully redemptive novel about one woman's search for herself--from Guadeloupe to France to the United States Ranelise is a cook in the small village of La Pointe in Guadeloupe where she rescues a teenage girl from suicide by drowning. The gi...
Community Reviews Summary of 39 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
sad 60%
emotional 40%
mysterious 40%
adventurous 20%
dark 20%
inspiring 20%
tense 20%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | No: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Abandonment, Child abuse, DeathMinor
Infidelity, Racism, Rape
262 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A powerfully redemptive novel about one woman's search for herself--from Guadeloupe to France to the United States Ranelise is a cook in the small village of La Pointe in Guadeloupe where she rescues a teenage girl from suicide by drowning. The gi...
Community Reviews Summary of 39 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
sad 60%
emotional 40%
mysterious 40%
adventurous 20%
dark 20%
inspiring 20%
tense 20%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | No: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Abandonment, Child abuse, DeathMinor
Infidelity, Racism, Rape