Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Child deathMinor
Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shamingCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1694 reviews
Moods
sad 74%
reflective 63%
dark 44%
challenging 25%
tense 25%
mysterious 19%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 45% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%Average rating
300 pages | first published 2010
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ISBN/UID: 9781616200374
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This debut novel tells the story of Rachel, the daughter of a Danish mother and a black G.I. who becomes the sole survivor of a family tragedy. With her strict African American grandmother as her new guardian, Rachel moves to a mostly black commun...Book Information
300 pages | first published 2010
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ISBN/UID: 9781616200374
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This debut novel tells the story of Rachel, the daughter of a Danish mother and a black G.I. who becomes the sole survivor of a family tragedy. With her strict African American grandmother as her new guardian, Rachel moves to a mostly black commun...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, Child deathMinor
Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shamingCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1694 reviews
Moods
sad 74%
reflective 63%
dark 44%
challenging 25%
tense 25%
mysterious 19%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 45% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%Average rating