336 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593157572
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: One World
Publication date: 04 August 2020
Description
An electrifying novel of love in its messiest forms--a complicated marriage, an unconventional family, and the shocking secrets that unite them--from an award-winning Trinidadian author.After Betty Ramdin's abusive husband dies, she invites a coll...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,182 reviews
Moods
sad 68%
reflective 55%
dark 28%
challenging 26%
hopeful 26%
funny 22%
inspiring 10%
tense 10%
informative 4%
lighthearted 3%
adventurous 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 16%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Self harm, Homophobia, Suicide attemptModerate
Domestic abuse, Alcoholism336 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593157572
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: One World
Publication date: 04 August 2020
Description
An electrifying novel of love in its messiest forms--a complicated marriage, an unconventional family, and the shocking secrets that unite them--from an award-winning Trinidadian author.After Betty Ramdin's abusive husband dies, she invites a coll...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,182 reviews
Moods
sad 68%
reflective 55%
dark 28%
challenging 26%
hopeful 26%
funny 22%
inspiring 10%
tense 10%
informative 4%
lighthearted 3%
adventurous 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 16%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Self harm, Homophobia, Suicide attemptModerate
Domestic abuse, Alcoholism