240 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781783784295
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Granta
Publication date: 07 June 2017
Description
Amy Bloom’s Away revitalizes the American road-trip novel from the perspective of a vulnerable but spirited woman. It paints a vivid, earthy and surprising picture of 1920s America, its smells and textures, its population of drifters and con artis...
Community Reviews Summary of 405 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
hopeful 57%
sad 57%
challenging 42%
reflective 42%
dark 28%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
Pace
slow 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Hate crime, Sexual violenceModerate
Child death, Xenophobia, Antisemitism240 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781783784295
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Granta
Publication date: 07 June 2017
Description
Amy Bloom’s Away revitalizes the American road-trip novel from the perspective of a vulnerable but spirited woman. It paints a vivid, earthy and surprising picture of 1920s America, its smells and textures, its population of drifters and con artis...
Community Reviews Summary of 405 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
hopeful 57%
sad 57%
challenging 42%
reflective 42%
dark 28%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
Pace
slow 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Hate crime, Sexual violenceModerate
Child death, Xenophobia, Antisemitism