288 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250305190
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 28 August 2018
Description
A moving and unexpectedly funny exploration of friendship and family, shame and forgiveness, Michael Donkor's debut novel follows three adolescent girls grappling with a shared experience: the joys and sorrows of growing up.Belinda knows how to fo...
Community Reviews Summary of 239 reviews
Moods
reflective 81%
challenging 43%
sad 43%
informative 18%
dark 12%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%
adventurous 6%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 6%
Pace
medium 41%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 23% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Homophobia, Transphobia
288 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250305190
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 28 August 2018
Description
A moving and unexpectedly funny exploration of friendship and family, shame and forgiveness, Michael Donkor's debut novel follows three adolescent girls grappling with a shared experience: the joys and sorrows of growing up.Belinda knows how to fo...
Community Reviews Summary of 239 reviews
Moods
reflective 81%
challenging 43%
sad 43%
informative 18%
dark 12%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%
adventurous 6%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 6%
Pace
medium 41%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 23% | Yes: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Homophobia, Transphobia