320 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781526666710
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 24 October 2023
Description
The astonishing new novel from two-time National Book Award-winner Jesmyn Ward'Leaves you in awe of the human capacity to not only endure, but to ascend back to the light ... Spectacular'ANTHONY DOERR, author of All the Light We Cannot See'A stunn...
Community Reviews Summary of 67 reviews
Moods
emotional 79%
sad 76%
challenging 71%
tense 53%
reflective 28%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
adventurous 17%
informative 5%
mysterious 5%
Pace
fast 9%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 44% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 46% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 26% | Yes: 23%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, Sexual violenceModerate
Sexual assaultMinor
Incest
320 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781526666710
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 24 October 2023
Description
The astonishing new novel from two-time National Book Award-winner Jesmyn Ward'Leaves you in awe of the human capacity to not only endure, but to ascend back to the light ... Spectacular'ANTHONY DOERR, author of All the Light We Cannot See'A stunn...
Community Reviews Summary of 67 reviews
Moods
emotional 79%
sad 76%
challenging 71%
tense 53%
reflective 28%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
adventurous 17%
informative 5%
mysterious 5%
Pace
fast 9%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Character: 44% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 46% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 26% | Yes: 23%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, Sexual violenceModerate
Sexual assaultMinor
Incest