Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Sexual assault, MurderModerate
Domestic abuse, Animal cruelty, InfidelityMinor
Police brutality, Alcoholism, Body shamingCommunity Reviews
Summary of 874 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
dark 67%
reflective 51%
tense 48%
challenging 41%
informative 12%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 65% | Yes: 22% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Average rating
378 pages | first published 1946
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ISBN/UID: 9780358187547
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 07 January 2020
Description
WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION FROM NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR TAYARI JONES "How can a novel's social criticism be so unflinching and clear, yet its plot moves like a house on fire? I am tempted to describe Petry as a magician for the many ways ...Book Information
378 pages | first published 1946
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ISBN/UID: 9780358187547
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 07 January 2020
Description
WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION FROM NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR TAYARI JONES "How can a novel's social criticism be so unflinching and clear, yet its plot moves like a house on fire? I am tempted to describe Petry as a magician for the many ways ...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Sexual assault, MurderModerate
Domestic abuse, Animal cruelty, InfidelityMinor
Police brutality, Alcoholism, Body shamingCommunity Reviews
Summary of 874 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
dark 67%
reflective 51%
tense 48%
challenging 41%
informative 12%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 65% | Yes: 22% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Average rating