336 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780063005631
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Publication date: 09 February 2021
Description
"The Kindest Lie is a deep dive into how we define family, what it means to be a mother, what secrets we owe to those we love, and what it means to grow up Black. This beautifully crafted debut will keep you asking these questions and more." --Jod...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,246 reviews
Moods
reflective 67%
sad 29%
hopeful 26%
challenging 20%
tense 20%
mysterious 10%
dark 6%
inspiring 6%
informative 3%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 36% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Police brutality, Alcoholism, Death of parentMinor
Miscarriage, Drug abuse, Infidelity336 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780063005631
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Publication date: 09 February 2021
Description
"The Kindest Lie is a deep dive into how we define family, what it means to be a mother, what secrets we owe to those we love, and what it means to grow up Black. This beautifully crafted debut will keep you asking these questions and more." --Jod...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,246 reviews
Moods
reflective 67%
sad 29%
hopeful 26%
challenging 20%
tense 20%
mysterious 10%
dark 6%
inspiring 6%
informative 3%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 36% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Police brutality, Alcoholism, Death of parentMinor
Miscarriage, Drug abuse, Infidelity