188 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781931520669
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Small Beer Press
Publication date: 01 August 2010
Description
"The impish love child of Tutuola and Marquez. Utterly delightful."--Nalo Hopkinson Karen Lord's debut novel won the prestigious Frank Collymore Literary Prize in Barbados, the Mythopeic, Carl Brandon Parallax, and Crawford Awards. It is an intric...
Community Reviews Summary of 528 reviews
Moods
funny 47%
lighthearted 45%
reflective 40%
hopeful 34%
inspiring 18%
mysterious 14%
emotional 7%
relaxing 7%
challenging 3%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 44% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorder, ViolenceModerate
Death, FatphobiaMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness
188 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781931520669
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Small Beer Press
Publication date: 01 August 2010
Description
"The impish love child of Tutuola and Marquez. Utterly delightful."--Nalo Hopkinson Karen Lord's debut novel won the prestigious Frank Collymore Literary Prize in Barbados, the Mythopeic, Carl Brandon Parallax, and Crawford Awards. It is an intric...
Community Reviews Summary of 528 reviews
Moods
funny 47%
lighthearted 45%
reflective 40%
hopeful 34%
inspiring 18%
mysterious 14%
emotional 7%
relaxing 7%
challenging 3%
sad 1%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 44% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorder, ViolenceModerate
Death, FatphobiaMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness