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272 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781538742105
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 14 March 2023
Description
From the author of the Oprah's Book Club Selection An American Marriage , here is a beautifully evocative novel that proves why Tayari Jones is "one of the most important voices of her generation" ( Essence ). It was the end of summer, a summer du...
Community Reviews Summary of 704 reviews
Moods
sad 72%
dark 56%
reflective 33%
challenging 27%
tense 27%
mysterious 23%
informative 11%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 77% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Murder, KidnappingModerate
Child death, Bullying, Drug abuseMinor
Drug use, Pedophilia, Racial slurs
272 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781538742105
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 14 March 2023
Description
From the author of the Oprah's Book Club Selection An American Marriage , here is a beautifully evocative novel that proves why Tayari Jones is "one of the most important voices of her generation" ( Essence ). It was the end of summer, a summer du...
Community Reviews Summary of 704 reviews
Moods
sad 72%
dark 56%
reflective 33%
challenging 27%
tense 27%
mysterious 23%
informative 11%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 77% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Murder, KidnappingModerate
Child death, Bullying, Drug abuseMinor
Drug use, Pedophilia, Racial slurs