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342 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 06 June 2017
Description
Memphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family’s Mississippi River shantyboat. But when their father must rush their mother to the hospital one stormy night, Rill is left in charge—un...
Community Reviews Summary of 23,775 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
dark 43%
reflective 34%
informative 33%
challenging 24%
hopeful 24%
tense 24%
mysterious 23%
inspiring 20%
adventurous 18%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 24% | Character: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 44% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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Graphic
Child abuse, Kidnapping, Child deathModerate
Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Death of parentMinor
Rape, Dementia, Trafficking342 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 06 June 2017
Description
Memphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family’s Mississippi River shantyboat. But when their father must rush their mother to the hospital one stormy night, Rill is left in charge—un...
Community Reviews Summary of 23,775 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
dark 43%
reflective 34%
informative 33%
challenging 24%
hopeful 24%
tense 24%
mysterious 23%
inspiring 20%
adventurous 18%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 24% | Character: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 44% | No: 41% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Kidnapping, Child deathModerate
Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Death of parentMinor
Rape, Dementia, Trafficking