530 pages • first pub 1997 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan Books (Pan Macmillan)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When Siddalee Walker, oldest daughter of Vivi Abbott Walker, Ya-Ya extraordinaire, is interviewed in the New York Times about a hit play she's directed, her mother gets described as a "tap-dancing child abuser." Enraged, Vivi disowns Sidda. Devast...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,562 reviews
Moods
funny 55%
reflective 49%
lighthearted 32%
sad 32%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 18%
adventurous 16%
dark 11%
tense 11%
challenging 10%
relaxing 5%
informative 3%
mysterious 3%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Alcoholism, Emotional abuseModerate
Mental illness, Racism, AddictionMinor
Domestic abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia530 pages • first pub 1997 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pan Books (Pan Macmillan)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
When Siddalee Walker, oldest daughter of Vivi Abbott Walker, Ya-Ya extraordinaire, is interviewed in the New York Times about a hit play she's directed, her mother gets described as a "tap-dancing child abuser." Enraged, Vivi disowns Sidda. Devast...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,562 reviews
Moods
funny 55%
reflective 49%
lighthearted 32%
sad 32%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 18%
adventurous 16%
dark 11%
tense 11%
challenging 10%
relaxing 5%
informative 3%
mysterious 3%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Alcoholism, Emotional abuseModerate
Mental illness, Racism, AddictionMinor
Domestic abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia