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288 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399184512
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 11 October 2016
Description
Set within a contemporary black community in Southern California, Brit Bennett's mesmerizing first novel is an emotionally perceptive story about community, love, and ambition. It begins with a secret."All good secrets have a taste before you tell...
Community Reviews Summary of 19,599 reviews
Moods
reflective 74%
sad 51%
challenging 24%
dark 16%
tense 13%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
funny 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Abortion, Suicide, Death of parentModerate
Sexual assault, Infertility, InfidelityMinor
Rape, Racism288 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399184512
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 11 October 2016
Description
Set within a contemporary black community in Southern California, Brit Bennett's mesmerizing first novel is an emotionally perceptive story about community, love, and ambition. It begins with a secret."All good secrets have a taste before you tell...
Community Reviews Summary of 19,599 reviews
Moods
reflective 74%
sad 51%
challenging 24%
dark 16%
tense 13%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
funny 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Suicide, Death of parentModerate
Sexual assault, Infertility, InfidelityMinor
Rape, Racism