503 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060977009
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This immensely moving novel confronts divisions of race, gender, and class, fusing together the stories of people who come to recognize one another from former lives they didn't know existed -- or that they tried to forget. Diego, a deaf-mute, is ...
Community Reviews Summary of 97 reviews
Moods
emotional 84%
hopeful 84%
sad 69%
dark 38%
inspiring 38%
challenging 23%
mysterious 23%
adventurous 7%
funny 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
medium 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | No: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Homophobia, Terminal illnessModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, CursingMinor
Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism
503 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780060977009
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This immensely moving novel confronts divisions of race, gender, and class, fusing together the stories of people who come to recognize one another from former lives they didn't know existed -- or that they tried to forget. Diego, a deaf-mute, is ...
Community Reviews Summary of 97 reviews
Moods
emotional 84%
hopeful 84%
sad 69%
dark 38%
inspiring 38%
challenging 23%
mysterious 23%
adventurous 7%
funny 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
medium 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | No: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Homophobia, Terminal illnessModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, CursingMinor
Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism