371 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316284943
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown
Publication date: 17 March 2015
Description
Held captive by her employers — and by her own demons — on a mysterious farm, a widow struggles to reunite with her young son in this uniquely American story of freedom, perseverance, and survival.Darlene, once an exemplary wife and a loving mothe...
Community Reviews Summary of 592 reviews
Moods
tense 73%
emotional 66%
sad 66%
challenging 40%
reflective 40%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 13%
Pace
slow 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 45% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 70% | Yes: 20% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Addiction, Body horrorModerate
Confinement, Cursing, Mental illnessMinor
Gun violence, Homophobia, Excrement
371 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316284943
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown
Publication date: 17 March 2015
Description
Held captive by her employers — and by her own demons — on a mysterious farm, a widow struggles to reunite with her young son in this uniquely American story of freedom, perseverance, and survival.Darlene, once an exemplary wife and a loving mothe...
Community Reviews Summary of 592 reviews
Moods
tense 73%
emotional 66%
sad 66%
challenging 40%
reflective 40%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 13%
Pace
slow 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 45% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 70% | Yes: 20% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Addiction, Body horrorModerate
Confinement, Cursing, Mental illnessMinor
Gun violence, Homophobia, Excrement