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257 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375727856
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 18 July 2006
Description
A finalist for the National Book Award and National Book Critics Circle Award, here is an evocative novel about female friendship in the glittering 1980s. Alison and Veronica meet amid the nocturnal glamour of 1980s New York: One is a young model...
Community Reviews Summary of 543 reviews
Moods
dark 79%
emotional 65%
sad 58%
challenging 32%
tense 18%
adventurous 6%
funny 6%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 74% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 32% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 44% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Terminal illness, Chronic illness, Sexual contentModerate
Addiction, Emotional abuseMinor
Body shaming, Alcoholism, Biphobia
257 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375727856
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 18 July 2006
Description
A finalist for the National Book Award and National Book Critics Circle Award, here is an evocative novel about female friendship in the glittering 1980s. Alison and Veronica meet amid the nocturnal glamour of 1980s New York: One is a young model...
Community Reviews Summary of 543 reviews
Moods
dark 79%
emotional 65%
sad 58%
challenging 32%
tense 18%
adventurous 6%
funny 6%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 74% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 32% | No: 26%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 44% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Terminal illness, Chronic illness, Sexual contentModerate
Addiction, Emotional abuseMinor
Body shaming, Alcoholism, Biphobia