432 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062477842
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow
Publication date: 16 August 2016
Description
A vivid, unforgettable story of an unlikely sisterhood—an emotionally powerful and haunting story of friendship that illuminates the plight of women in a traditional culture, from the author of the bestselling The Pearl That Broke Its Shell and Wh...
Community Reviews Summary of 556 reviews
Moods
dark 55%
sad 55%
tense 38%
challenging 29%
hopeful 29%
reflective 29%
mysterious 23%
inspiring 20%
informative 17%
Pace
medium 48%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 40% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Alcoholism, Child abuseModerate
Domestic abuse, Child death, Confinement
432 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780062477842
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow
Publication date: 16 August 2016
Description
A vivid, unforgettable story of an unlikely sisterhood—an emotionally powerful and haunting story of friendship that illuminates the plight of women in a traditional culture, from the author of the bestselling The Pearl That Broke Its Shell and Wh...
Community Reviews Summary of 556 reviews
Moods
dark 55%
sad 55%
tense 38%
challenging 29%
hopeful 29%
reflective 29%
mysterious 23%
inspiring 20%
informative 17%
Pace
medium 48%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 40% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Alcoholism, Child abuseModerate
Domestic abuse, Child death, Confinement