109 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 3596137837
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A story set over an evening meal of mussels as a mother and her two children await the abusive father's return; narrated by her teenage daughter.
Community Reviews Summary of 247 reviews
Moods
dark 45%
tense 45%
emotional 27%
challenging 22%
sad 18%
funny 13%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 18% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Toxic relationshipModerate
Child abuse, Emotional abuse, BullyingMinor
Abortion, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol109 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 3596137837
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A story set over an evening meal of mussels as a mother and her two children await the abusive father's return; narrated by her teenage daughter.
Community Reviews Summary of 247 reviews
Moods
dark 45%
tense 45%
emotional 27%
challenging 22%
sad 18%
funny 13%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 18% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Toxic relationshipModerate
Child abuse, Emotional abuse, BullyingMinor
Abortion, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol