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400 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451239242
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 05 March 2013
Description
From the national bestselling author of American Dirt and A Rip in Heaven comes the deeply moving story of two mothers from two very different times. After the birth of her daughter Emma, the usually resilient Majella finds herself feeling isolate...
Community Reviews Summary of 159 reviews
Moods
sad 55%
tense 45%
dark 35%
mysterious 35%
reflective 35%
challenging 30%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 15%
informative 15%
inspiring 15%
funny 10%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 47% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 43% | No: 6% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, Death of parentModerate
Drug use, Vomit, KidnappingMinor
Miscarriage, Ableism, Fatphobia
400 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451239242
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 05 March 2013
Description
From the national bestselling author of American Dirt and A Rip in Heaven comes the deeply moving story of two mothers from two very different times. After the birth of her daughter Emma, the usually resilient Majella finds herself feeling isolate...
Community Reviews Summary of 159 reviews
Moods
sad 55%
tense 45%
dark 35%
mysterious 35%
reflective 35%
challenging 30%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 15%
informative 15%
inspiring 15%
funny 10%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 47% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 43% | No: 6% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, Death of parentModerate
Drug use, Vomit, KidnappingMinor
Miscarriage, Ableism, Fatphobia