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352 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425189108
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 04 March 2003
Description
Sarah Brandt, a midwife in turn-of-the-century New York City, has seen more than her share of joy and sorrow, birth and death. Now she will see for the first time how the squalor of the streets can breed madness and murder... The Prodigal Son Miss...
Community Reviews Summary of 372 reviews
Moods
adventurous 47%
dark 41%
emotional 35%
tense 17%
challenging 11%
sad 11%
hopeful 5%
reflective 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 53% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Murder, Sexism, ViolenceMinor
Grief
352 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780425189108
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 04 March 2003
Description
Sarah Brandt, a midwife in turn-of-the-century New York City, has seen more than her share of joy and sorrow, birth and death. Now she will see for the first time how the squalor of the streets can breed madness and murder... The Prodigal Son Miss...
Community Reviews Summary of 372 reviews
Moods
adventurous 47%
dark 41%
emotional 35%
tense 17%
challenging 11%
sad 11%
hopeful 5%
reflective 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 53% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Murder, Sexism, ViolenceMinor
Grief