Bitter in the Mouth by Monique Truong

Bitter in the Mouth

Monique Truong

297 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

From the author of The Sweetest Fruits, a brilliant, virtuosic novel about a young woman's search for identity and the true meaning of family."What I know about you, little girl, would break you in two" are the prophetic last words that Linda Hamm...

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Community Reviews Summary of 182 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 70%
challenging 40%
sad 40%
dark 30%
mysterious 30%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
funny 10%
informative 10%
tense 10%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 36%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.84

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