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478 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781984897947
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books
Publication date: 13 July 2021
Description
A stunning, lyrical novel set in the rolling foothills of the Appalachians about a young girl and the family truths that will haunt her for the rest of her lifeA girl comes of age against the knife. So begins the story of Betty Carpenter. Born in ...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,346 reviews
Moods
sad 81%
dark 71%
reflective 56%
challenging 50%
inspiring 26%
hopeful 25%
tense 24%
adventurous 9%
mysterious 7%
informative 5%
funny 4%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 44% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Rape, Incest, RacismModerate
Abortion, Racial slurs, Child deathMinor
Drug abuse, Drug use, Addiction478 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781984897947
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books
Publication date: 13 July 2021
Description
A stunning, lyrical novel set in the rolling foothills of the Appalachians about a young girl and the family truths that will haunt her for the rest of her lifeA girl comes of age against the knife. So begins the story of Betty Carpenter. Born in ...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,346 reviews
Moods
sad 81%
dark 71%
reflective 56%
challenging 50%
inspiring 26%
hopeful 25%
tense 24%
adventurous 9%
mysterious 7%
informative 5%
funny 4%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 44% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Incest, RacismModerate
Abortion, Racial slurs, Child deathMinor
Drug abuse, Drug use, Addiction