343 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
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 Mission...
Community Reviews Summary of 242 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
emotional 37%
tense 25%
challenging 12%
hopeful 12%
reflective 12%
relaxing 12%
sad 12%
Pace
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 42%Strong character development?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Bullying, Child death, SexismMinor
Grief
343 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
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 Mission...
Community Reviews Summary of 242 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
emotional 37%
tense 25%
challenging 12%
hopeful 12%
reflective 12%
relaxing 12%
sad 12%
Pace
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 57% | A mix: 42%Strong character development?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Bullying, Child death, SexismMinor
Grief