160 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400033829
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 13 April 2004
Description
In this moving, poignant novel by the bestselling author of Birds of America we share a grown woman’s bittersweet nostalgia for the wildness of her youth. The summer Berie was fifteen, she and her best friend Sils had jobs at Storyland in upstate ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,049 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
funny 33%
sad 32%
dark 12%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 7%
challenging 4%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 2%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Gun violenceModerate
Domestic abuse, Ableism, AlcoholismMinor
Suicide, Animal death, Drug use160 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400033829
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 13 April 2004
Description
In this moving, poignant novel by the bestselling author of Birds of America we share a grown woman’s bittersweet nostalgia for the wildness of her youth. The summer Berie was fifteen, she and her best friend Sils had jobs at Storyland in upstate ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,049 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
funny 33%
sad 32%
dark 12%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 7%
challenging 4%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 2%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Gun violenceModerate
Domestic abuse, Ableism, AlcoholismMinor
Suicide, Animal death, Drug use